Carrot Cake Cookies
Carrot Cake Cookies are soft, spiced delights that blend the classic flavors of carrot cake into irresistible cookies. Perfect for any gathering or cozy evening—bake a batch today!
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- All-purpose flour
- Shredded carrots
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Cinnamon
- Baking soda
- Vanilla extract
- Chopped nuts (optional)
- Raisins (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in shredded carrots, nuts, and raisins gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared sheets, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around edges but soft in center.
- Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider adding orange zest or swapping spices according to your preference.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week; reheat in the microwave for softness.