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Carrot Cake Cookies

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Soft and chewy cookies packed with warm spices and grated carrots, delivering all the comforting flavors of classic carrot cake in a handheld treat.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 12–16 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1/3 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
  5. Fold in grated carrots and optional nuts or raisins.
  6. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking tray, spacing cookies apart.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
  8. Let cookies cool slightly before serving. Add glaze or frosting if desired.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
  • Cookies will firm up as they cool.
  • Add shredded coconut for extra texture.
  • Swap raisins for dried cranberries if preferred.
  • Top with cream cheese frosting for a richer flavor.

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