Chewy Carrot Cake Cookies (Printable View)
Soft, spice-filled treats loaded with fresh carrots, oats, and warm cinnamon-nutmeg goodness. Golden edges with chewy centers capture classic carrot cake flavors in a handheld format.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 large egg
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
12 - 1 cup rolled oats
13 - 1 cup finely grated carrots (about 2 medium)
14 - 2/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
15 - 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
06 - Stir in the oats, grated carrots, nuts, and raisins (if using) until evenly distributed.
07 - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are still slightly soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These cookies capture everything you love about carrot cake but in half the time and with way less effort
- The texture is absolutely perfect crispy edges, chewy centers, and little bursts of sweetness from the raisins
02 -
- Do not overbake these cookies. They continue cooking on the hot baking sheet, so pulling them out when centers look slightly underdone is the secret to perfectly chewy results
- Grating the carrots finely is crucial. Large shreds make the cookies fall apart and feel raw, while tiny pieces integrate seamlessly into the dough
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop for uniformly sized cookies that bake evenly and look professional
- Room temperature ingredients mix together better and create a more consistent texture