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Carrot cake cookies: Discover the ultimate recipe!

Carrot cake cookies
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Deliciously soft and chewy carrot cake cookies packed with flavor and topped with cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins if using.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting if desired.

Notes

  • For a healthier version, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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