Carrot Cookies Recipe

These irresistible carrot cookies, a recipe straight from a Florida food editor's award-winning cookbook, "Cookies: Food Writer's Favorites," burst with warm spices and the sweetness of carrots and raisins. Perfect for a cozy afternoon treat or a delightful holiday bake, these cookies are guaranteed to become a family favorite! Get ready to taste the sunshine!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 1672.7 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Carrot Cookies

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How to Make Carrot Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup raisins, 2 cups grated carrots, and 1 cup chopped walnuts (or nuts of your choice).
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Gently flatten each cookie slightly with a fork.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

61 g

Sugar

550g

Fat

122g

Carbs

86g

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