Description
Sweet, spiced carrot cake cookies bring comfort from first delectable bite. Warmth of cinnamon and tender crumbles combine with cream cheese frosting, inviting you to savor each delightful morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups finely shredded or grated carrots
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
Spices and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Optional:
- Cream cheese frosting (see notes)
Instructions
- Craft a harmonious blend of dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, whisking together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch until perfectly integrated.
- Cream melted butter and brown sugar using a hand mixer, whipping on high speed for approximately two minutes to create a smooth, airy base.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, beating for an additional minute to ensure a uniform mixture.
- Gently introduce dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Fold in oats, then carefully incorporate shredded carrots and plump raisins, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Encase the dough in plastic wrap and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of one hour, enhancing flavor development.
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and prepare a baking sheet with a layer of parchment paper.
- Portion the chilled dough onto the baking sheet, using approximately 2-3 tablespoons per cookie and maintaining adequate spacing.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, watching for lightly bronzed edges while understanding the centers may appear slightly underdone.
- Allow cookies to stabilize on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Optional: Embellish cooled cookies with a delicate layer of cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with chopped walnuts for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and enhance flavor depth, allowing spices to meld together beautifully.
- Use freshly grated carrots for maximum moisture and natural sweetness, avoiding pre-packaged shredded carrots which can be dry.
- Swap raisins with dried cranberries or chopped nuts for different texture and flavor variations that suit personal preferences.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper to maintain their soft, tender texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg