Description
Delight in these spiced Carrot Cake Cookies packed with grated carrots, crunchy nuts, and sweet raisins, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure those cookies bake perfectly.
- In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add your dry ingredients to the butter mixture until just mixed.
- Stir in the grated carrots, chopped walnuts or pecans, and raisins.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies pair wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 124
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg