Description
Carrot cake cookies are a delightful fusion of classic flavors in a chewy, bite-sized treat. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- chopped nuts (optional)
- cream cheese frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream melted butter with brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg.
- Fold in shredded carrots and nuts if using.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dollops of dough onto lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving plain or drizzled with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg