Description
Delight in the soft, chewy goodness of Carrot Cake Cookies, filled with the comforting flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and butterscotch chips.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 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
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar in a larger bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, oats, and butterscotch chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, carrot cake, baking, butterscotch, treats