Soft Carrot Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the nostalgic delight of Soft Carrot Cookies, a beloved recipe from the 1964 edition of Joy of Cooking! These subtly sweet, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are incredibly moist and flavorful. Perfect for a teatime treat or a comforting afternoon snack, this recipe is surprisingly easy to follow and yields delightfully soft, delicious cookies.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 42 mins
Calories 46.4 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Soft Carrot Cookies

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How to Make Soft Carrot Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 1 large egg until light and frothy.
  3. Add ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar and ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil to the beaten egg. Beat well until combined.
  4. Add 1 cup (150g) grated carrots, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Drop rounded teaspoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. Avoid overbaking!
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

1g

Carbs

1g