Simply Scrumptious Carrot Cake Cookies
Soft, chewy, and packed with cozy spice, Simply Scrumptious Carrot Cake Cookies deliver all the classic flavors of your favorite carrot cake in a handheld treat. These cookies combine the warmth of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg with hearty rolled oats, sweet grated carrots, and optional mix-ins like raisins and crunchy pecans or walnuts. Their tender texture is perfectly complemented by an optional cream cheese frosting for added indulgence. Quick to make with just 20 minutes of prep time, these delightful cookies are perfect for any occasion, from afternoon snacks to holiday dessert trays. Wholesome, flavorful, and irresistibly satisfying—these carrot cake cookies are sure to become a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup Light brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 piece Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Grated carrots
- 0.5 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened (for frosting, optional)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for frosting, optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Fold in the grated carrots, rolled oats, chopped nuts (if using), and raisins (if using) until evenly distributed.
Scoop out 1.5-tablespoon portions of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten the tops of the cookies slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still slightly soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional frosting: In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cooled cookies, if desired.
Serve and enjoy your Simply Scrumptious Carrot Cake Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3912 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.7 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.2 g | 456% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 566 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 1630 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 532.9 g | 194% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 336.8 g | ||
| Protein | 49.1 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 424 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1850 mg | 39% | |
*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.
