Golden Carrot Cookies
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Golden Carrot Cookies, a delightful twist on classic oatmeal cookies! These soft, golden-hued treats combine the natural sweetness of finely grated carrots with the cozy spice of cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a cookie that’s both nostalgic and unique. Packed with hearty rolled oats and optional extras like chopped walnuts and raisins, these cookies strike the perfect balance between chewy and crunchy. With just 20 minutes of prep and a quick bake time, they’re an easy yet impressive dessert or snack. Perfect for a cozy afternoon tea or a healthy-ish treat, these golden gems are sure to become a favorite in your cookie collection. Keywords: carrot cookies recipe, oatmeal carrot cookies, easy cookie recipes, spiced cookies, homemade carrot dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Carrots, finely grated
- 0.5 cup Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Walnuts, chopped (optional)
- 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Gently fold in the grated carrots, rolled oats, walnuts (if using), and raisins (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4142 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.4 g | 253% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.2 g | 491% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 584 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 1382 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 563.4 g | 205% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 312.9 g | ||
| Protein | 54.1 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 19.3 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 2349 mg | 50% | |
*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.
