Description
Carrot Cake Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, blending the warm flavors of carrot cake into soft, chewy cookie form. Each bite is filled with the comforting aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg, complemented by the sweetness of grated carrots and optional nuts. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet treat any day, these cookies evoke nostalgia with every mouthful. Get ready to bake joy into your kitchen!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 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 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined.
- In another large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in grated carrots and nuts if using.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg