Carrot Cake Cookies: Easy, Chewy Treats for Every Occasion
Deliciously chewy carrot cake cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of ginger.
- These cookies can be frosted with cream cheese frosting for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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