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Stack of carrot cookies with frosting

Carrot Cake Cookies


  • Author: freshrecips
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

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

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  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in carrots and add-ins: Stir in grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins (if using).
  6. Scoop dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. 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.
  8. Serve and enjoy! These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

Notes

  1. Customization: You can swap the walnuts with pecans, or add coconut flakes for a tropical twist.
  2. Vegan & Gluten-Free Alternatives: Substitute eggs with flax eggs, and use gluten-free flour to make these cookies vegan and gluten-free.
  3. 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