Carrot Cake Cookies
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5
Carrot Cake Cookies
Description
These Carrot Cake Cookies mix all-purpose flour with sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to create a spiced base reminiscent of carrot cake. Vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract add moisture and richness.
Grated carrot and drained crushed pineapple provide natural sweetness and moisture, while white chocolate chips contribute a creamy, sweet contrast. The dough is portioned into tablespoon-sized scoops and baked at 350°F until the tops crack and edges turn golden, ensuring a soft yet structured cookie texture.
The cookies cool slightly before removal to maintain their shape. Their moist crumb and warm spice blend showcase carrot cake flavors in a portable cookie form, suitable for snack time or dessert without the need for frosting.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or canola oil
- 2 egg large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup pineapple drained, crushed
- 1 carrot grated (about 1/3 to 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or more as desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Whisk until combined.
- Add the oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat with a hand mixer for 2 minutes until well combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to avoid patches of dry ingredients.
- Stir in the pineapple, grated carrot, and white chocolate chips.
- Use a 1 Tablespoon cookie scoop, drop the batter onto your prepared cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, until the cookies are cracked on top and edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the cookie sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to the cooling racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 32cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 715IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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