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To create the best Delightful Carrot Cake Cookies, it’s essential to understand the role each ingredient plays in the final product. This knowledge will not only enhance your baking skills but also elevate the flavor and texture of your cookies.

Carrot Cake Cookies

Discover the joy of baking with Delightful Carrot Cake Cookies, a perfect blend of comfort and flavor. These soft, chewy cookies pack the classic taste of carrot cake with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, while featuring wholesome ingredients such as oats and fresh carrots. Ideal for snack time or dessert, they can be made even more delicious with optional add-ins like nuts or cream cheese frosting. Bring warmth and sweetness to your kitchen with this delightful recipe!
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Ingredients
  

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup rolled oats

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)

1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

1/2 cup raisins or currants (optional)

Cream cheese frosting (for drizzle or spread, optional)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

      Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy and well combined. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

        Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated and smooth.

          Incorporate the Carrots and Pineapple: Gently fold in the grated carrots and drained crushed pineapple until evenly distributed in the batter.

            Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be cautious not to overwork the dough. If desired, add chopped nuts and raisins/currants and fold them in gently.

              Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

                Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set.

                  Cool the Cookies: Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

                    Optional Frosting: If desired, once the cookies are completely cooled, drizzle or spread with cream cheese frosting for an extra indulgent treat.

                      Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 20 minutes | 30 minutes | Approximately 24 cookies