Description
Delightful carrot cake cookies that combine classic flavors and wholesome ingredients in a chewy, comforting treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream butter and sugars in another bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
- Fold in grated carrots, rolled oats, and butterscotch chips.
- Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Cookies can be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage. Avoid overmixing to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg