Description
Carrot Cake Cookies are the ultimate fusion of comfort and convenience, bringing the beloved flavors of traditional carrot cake into chewy, portable treats. Infused with warm spices and sweet grated carrots, these cookies deliver a delightful experience in every bite. Perfect for gatherings or as a simple afternoon snack, they are easy to make and sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups grated carrots (freshly grated)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed. Fold in grated carrots.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Let cool slightly before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg