Description
Looking for a sweet treat that’s both delicious and easy to make? These carrot cake cookies are the perfect solution! Combining the classic flavors of carrot cake with the fun, bite-sized format of a cookie, these treats are moist, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Enjoy them as a snack, dessert, or party treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, white sugar, and oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in carrots and add-ins: Stir in grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins (if using).
- Scoop dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy! These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- Customization: You can swap the walnuts with pecans, or add coconut flakes for a tropical twist.
- Vegan & Gluten-Free Alternatives: Substitute eggs with flax eggs, and use gluten-free flour to make these cookies vegan and gluten-free.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Makes 24 cookies
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1/2
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 1g
Keywords: Carrot Cake Cookies, Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies, Moist Carrot Cake Cookies