Description
These carrot cake cookies blend sweet spices, shredded carrots, and a subtle citrus zing into a tender and crisp cookie.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- Optional: ½ cup raisins or chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a sheet with parchment.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, spices, and salt together.
- Cream butter with both sugars until fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and lemon zest, mixing well.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in carrots and optional mix‑ins.
- Drop spoonfuls onto sheet and bake 12‑15 minutes.
- Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to rack to finish cooling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American