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    Carrot Cake Cookie Recipe

    Modified: Jul 27, 2022 · Published: Mar 20, 2015 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    In the past, I have made carrot muffins and I wanted to try something new. So I decided to take the carrot cake idea and turn it into a cookie recipe with this Carrot Cake Cookie Recipe. The results were delicious!

    stack of carrot cake cookies

    ⭐Why This Recipe Works

    Perfect Easter treats - While you can certainly enjoy these any time of the year, they are especially fun for Easter. For more spring treats with carrots, make this Carrot Cake Recipe With Pineapple.

    Quick recipe - From start to finish, this recipe takes just 30 minutes!

    Made with carrots - You can make yourself feel better about enjoying these cookies because they are packed with good-for-you carrots.


    🥣Ingredient Notes

    • Brown sugar and granulated sugar - Using two types of sugar gives the cookies a rich, sweet flavor.
    • Grated carrots - You will want to grate your own carrots since store-bought shredded carrots will not have enough moisture.
    • Craisins or dried cranberries - You can use raisins instead. Adds to the texture of the cookies.
    • Cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice - These spices help give the cookies the flavor of carrot cake.
    • Pecans - Adds a nutty flavor to the cookies.
    • Butter - Use room temperature butter. Do not try to melt it in the microwave. Just let it come to room temperature naturally.

    📋Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars.

    STEP 2: Beat in the two large eggs and add grated carrots and craisins. Mix well.

    craisins and carrots in a bowl
    carrot cake cookie batter in bowl

    STEP 3: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.

    flour cinnamon allspice in bowl


    STEP 4: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix to form cookie dough.

    carrot cake cookie batter

    STEP 5: Fold in the pecans.
    STEP 6: Drop by rounded tablespoon full onto a greased baking sheet. You can also use a cookie scoop for this step.
    STEP 7: Bake for 15 minutes, then remove cookies and let them cool on a wire rack.

    carrot cake cookies on cookie sheet

    This recipe makes quite a bit of cookies (I got 40 out of it) so be prepared to eat a ton of cookies or give some away.

    carrot cake cookies on wire rack

    👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips

    Tip 1: You will be using grated carrots for this recipe. A box grater is perfect for this purpose, just don't grate the carrots down too far or you run the risk of scraping your fingers.

    Tip 2: Try these carrot cake cookies topped with cream cheese frosting for a more authentic carrot cake flavor. You can also place frosting in between two cookies to make carrot cake sandwich cookies.

    Tip 3: You can use a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet if you don't want to use cooking spray. This also makes for an easier clean-up.


    🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs

    Can you use raisins instead of dried cranberries in this recipe?

    Yes, you can substitute raisins in this recipe.

    How do I store these cookies?

    airtight container

    What other nuts can I use in this recipe?

    I used pecans, but you can also use walnuts.


    🥕Related Carrot Recipes

    • Carrot Muffin Recipe for Kids
    • Carrot Cake Squares with Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Cake Mix Carrot Cake Cookies
    • Hidden Veggie Baked Mac and Cheese

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    📖 Recipe

    Carrot Cake Cookie Recipe

    Vicky
    Love carrot cake? You must try this Carrot Cake Cookie Recipe. Each cookie is packed with carrot cake flavor - shredded carrots and sweet, warm spices, plus dried cranberries and pecans.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course cookies
    Cuisine American
    Servings 40 cookies
    Calories 87 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup butter room temperature
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 cup grated carrots
    • 1 cup craisins or dried cranberries
    • 2 cups flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon allspice
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup chopped pecans

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars.
    • Beat in the two eggs and add grated carrots and craisins. Mix well.
    • In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and salt.
    • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix to form cookie dough.
    • Fold in the pecans.
    • Drop by rounded tablespoon full onto a greased cookie sheet.
    • Bake for 15 minutes, then remove cookies and let them cool on a wire rack.

    Notes

    • You will be using grated carrots for this recipe. A box grater is perfect for this purpose, just don't grate the carrots down too far or you run the risk of scraping your fingers.
    • Try these carrot cake cookies topped with cream cheese frosting for a more authentic carrot cake flavor. You can also place frosting in between two cookies to make carrot cake sandwich cookies.
    • You can use a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet if you don't want to use cooking spray. This also makes for an easier clean-up.
    • This nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 68mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 619IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.4mg
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    1. Stephanie @ Life, Unexpectedly says

      March 20, 2015 at 9:52 pm

      That would be the perfect recipe for Lily's Easter Breakfast at school! Thanks for sharing!!

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    2. LadyD Piano says

      March 20, 2015 at 11:02 am

      Thanks for the yummy cookie recipe!

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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