Carrot Cake Cookies

These Carrot Cake Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, offering a chewy, spiced treat packed with carrots and warm flavors. Perfectly paired with cream cheese frosting, they are a sweet indulgence that can be enjoyed anytime.

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 100 grams
• baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• ground nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon
• salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• unsalted butter, softened - 50 grams
• brown sugar - 75 grams
• granulated sugar - 25 grams
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• egg - 1 large
• grated carrots - 100 grams
• chopped walnuts - 30 grams
• raisins - 30 grams

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in the grated carrots, chopped walnuts, and raisins until evenly distributed.
7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 5 cm apart.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 33 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 14 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in beta-carotene from carrots, which supports eye health.
• Contains whole ingredients like nuts and raisins, providing healthy fats and antioxidants.

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