Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of homemade Carrot Cake Cookies! These soft, chewy treats are packed with sweet grated carrots, warm cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla, making them the perfect snack or dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re sharing them at a gathering or enjoying them alone, these cookies are sure to bring smiles and nostalgia with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup freshly grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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 until combined.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil (or melted butter), egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the grated carrots and optional nuts into the wet mixture.
- Drop rounded mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden brown. Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg