Description
Carrot Cake Cookies are a delightful twist on classic carrot cake, delivering soft, chewy goodness in every bite. Infused with warm spices and freshly grated carrots, these cookies offer a comforting treat for any occasion. Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or save them for later, their irresistible aroma and flavor will have everyone coming back for more. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or indulging solo, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded carrots (medium-sized shreds)
- Optional: 1/2 cup raisins or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in shredded carrots and any optional raisins or nuts.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops of dough onto prepared sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg