Description
Carrot Cake Cookies are a delightful fusion of classic carrot cake flavors and cookie convenience. These soft, chewy treats are packed with freshly grated carrots, warm spices, and optional nuts for a satisfying crunch. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a sweet snack, these cookies are sure to bring joy to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 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 medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth; gradually add sugars and mix until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in grated carrots and optional nuts.
- Drop dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg