Carrot Spice Cookies
Soft, spiced, and utterly irresistible, these Carrot Spice Cookies bring the cozy flavors of fall into every bite. Packed with freshly grated carrots, warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, and the nutty texture of rolled oats, these cookies are a delightful twist on classic spiced desserts. Optional add-ins like chopped walnuts or pecans lend a satisfying crunch, while a dusting of powdered sugar adds a touch of sweetness. Quick to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time, these cookies bake to perfection in under 15 minutes, making them an ideal treat for family gatherings or afternoon snacking. Whether you're craving a unique cookie or looking to highlight seasonal flavors, Carrot Spice Cookies are guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 1 piece Egg, large
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Finely grated carrots
- 0.75 cups Rolled oats
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the grated carrots, rolled oats, and chopped nuts (if using) with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, lightly dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.5 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.5 g | 338% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 1956 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 475.6 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.1 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 226.6 g | ||
| Protein | 54.6 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 363 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 18.9 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 1797 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
