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Carrot Cake Cookies

Deliciously soft and chewy cookies that combine the flavors of classic carrot cake with the convenience of a cookie.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
  • 1/2 cup raisins optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in the grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins if using.
Baking
  1. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For an extra touch, consider adding cream cheese frosting on top of the cooled cookies.

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