Description
Enjoy the delightful blend of spices and chewy texture in these Carrot Cake Cookies—perfect for any gathering or a sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Baking Soda
- Ground Cinnamon
- Shredded Carrots
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Walnuts or Pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated.
- Fold in shredded carrots and nuts if using.
- Drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden while centers remain soft. Allow to cool before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg