Description
Delight in soft and chewy Carrot Cake Cookies, infused with warm spices and sweet carrots—perfect for any gathering or cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated carrots
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup dried raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then gently fold in grated carrots.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in optional walnuts and raisins if desired.
- Scoop rounded dough onto baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg