Description
These soft and chewy carrot cookies combine grated carrots with warm spices and coconut sugar, creating a wholesome treat. Optional add-ins like raisins and nuts enhance their flavor, making them perfect for any occasion. Enjoy them fresh or store for later!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Whisk until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: coconut sugar, maple syrup, applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the grated carrots, and if desired, the raisins and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a cookie scoop or two tablespoons, scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Optionally, press down on each cookie with the back of a fork or your fingers to flatten slightly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, checking for doneness around the 12-minute mark. Cookies should be lightly golden around the edges and soft in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For longer storage, freeze cookies in a freezer-safe bag or container, separated by parchment paper, for up to 3 months.
- To enjoy frozen cookies, thaw at room temperature or microwave for a few seconds.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the cookies by adding your favorite mix-ins such as chocolate chips or dried fruit.
- Adjust the spices according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes