Description
Carrot Cake Cookies are a delightful fusion of traditional carrot cake and cookie convenience, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. These soft, chewy cookies are bursting with flavor from freshly grated carrots and warm spices like cinnamon. With their sweet aroma filling your kitchen, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends. Plus, they’re quick and easy to prepare, allowing busy bakers to whip up these delicious treats in no time.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Ground cinnamon
- Unsalted butter
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Grated carrots
- Optional: Chopped nuts, dried raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time; fold in grated carrots.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown; centers should remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender.
For a nutty crunch, add toasted pecans or walnuts.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender.- For a nutty crunch, add toasted pecans or walnuts.- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.