Best 2 Soft Carrot Cake Cookies Recipes

Carrot cake cookies are a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of carrot cake with the chewy texture of a cookie. With their tender crumb and bursts of sweet carrots, spices, and nuts, these cookies are sure to be a hit with carrot cake lovers and cookie enthusiasts alike. Whether you're looking for a fun baking project to do with your family or simply want to indulge in a delicious snack, these soft carrot cake cookies are the perfect choice.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CARROT CAKE COOKIES

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This is a cake like cookie that tastes like carrot cake, but in cookie form.

Provided by Melissa

Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

½ cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
¾ cup shredded carrots
1 cup raisins
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, stir in the crushed pineapple, carrots and raisins. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; stir into the carrot mixture. Mix in the walnuts if desired. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bottoms begin to brown and cookies are set. Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 85.3 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

CARROT CAKE OATMEAL COOKIES

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies image

Cake-like carrot cake oatmeal cookies with a sweet and fresh taste. Drizzle with melted white or cream cheese store-bought or homemade icing if desired.

Provided by jennifer_dupree

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Orange Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¾ cup melted butter
¾ cup light brown sugar
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup shredded carrots
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
Place butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and egg in a large bowl and mix with an electric mixer for 1 minute. Add carrots, water, and orange zest; mix until fully blended. Add oats, flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon; mix for 1 minute more.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 11.5 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 75.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Tips:

For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
If you don't have baking soda, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
To make the cookies even softer, add 1/2 cup of mashed bananas to the batter.
For a more intense carrot flavor, use 1 cup of grated carrots instead of 1/2 cup.
Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins, such as chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips.

Conclusion:

These soft carrot cake cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!