Delicious and Moist Carrot Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the delightful flavors of these moist carrot cookies. Made with fresh carrots, warm spices, and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for any occasion. Enjoy them as a snack, dessert, or with a cup of tea. This recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results every time.

Ingredients

• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the grated carrots and optional nuts and raisins.
7. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
10. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Serve and enjoy!

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