Description
Carrot Cake Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, offering all the comforting flavors of traditional carrot cake in a portable and chewy cookie form. Imagine biting into a soft cookie packed with sweet grated carrots, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and optional bursts of flavor from raisins or walnuts. These cookies not only satisfy your sweet cravings but also provide a hint of healthiness thanks to the carrots. Whether you’re enjoying them as an afternoon snack or serving them at a festive gathering, Carrot Cake Cookies are sure to be a hit! Drizzle them with cream cheese frosting for an extra indulgent touch. Easy to make and irresistible, these cookies are bound to become your new favorite treat.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Soda
- Cinnamon
- Ground Nutmeg
- Salt
- Unsalted Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Granulated Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Grated Carrots
- Raisins or Walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; fold in grated carrots and optional raisins or walnuts.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg