Description
Delightful, chewy cookies that blend classic carrot cake flavors into a convenient treat, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins (if using).
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, drizzle with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg