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Best Ever Carrot Cake Cookies

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These Best Ever Carrot Cake Cookies combine the comforting flavors of classic carrot cake in a soft, chewy cookie. Packed with freshly grated carrots, warm spices, and optional mix-ins like walnuts or raisins, these cookies are a cozy treat. Perfect plain or sandwiched with cream cheese frosting.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 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
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated carrots
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • Optional: 1/2 cup raisins
  • Optional: 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • Optional: cream cheese frosting for sandwiching

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Stir in grated carrots and any optional mix-ins like walnuts, raisins, or shredded coconut.
  7. Drop dough onto prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are set.
  9. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Optional: Once fully cooled, sandwich two cookies with cream cheese frosting.

Notes

  • Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
  • Use freshly grated carrots for better moisture and flavor.
  • Customize with nuts, raisins, or coconut as desired.
  • Cookies can be enjoyed plain or with cream cheese frosting.
  • Store unfrosted cookies at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.

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