Carrot Cake Cookies

Name: Carrot Cake Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour ((measured via spoon and level method)); 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; Generous pinch of ground ginger; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature); 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg (room temperature preferable); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup finely grated carrots (from about 1 large carrot*); 4 ounces cream cheese (cold); 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature); 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch salt; Extra grated carrots and chopped walnuts, for decoration (optional)