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Description
Soft and chewy cookies with the flavors of classic carrot cake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually stir in the flour mixture until combined.
- Fold in grated carrots, oats, raisins, and walnuts.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake them.
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American