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Carrot Cake Cookies

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Carrot Cake Cookies - soft and chewy oatmeal cookies that tastes just like a classic carrot cake Hello there!  Today I am sharing a delicious recipe for Carrot Cake Cookies!  I just love carrot cake, especially at Easter.  It is usually always a staple with my family.  That or Italian Cream.  This year I am trying to eat healthier so I thought I would make a cookie version of the famous cake.  They are a bit healthier but still have all the same great flavors.  These spicy cinnamon carrot cookies are so soft and chewy.  You can’t eat just one.  Sit back and grab a cup of hot coffee or a cold glass of milk and let’s get to making these carrot cake cookies!

Here are some other delicious carrot cake recipes to try:

Carrot Cake Oatmeal CookiesSo, this recipe is for a cake cookie, meaning these cookies are super soft and chewy.  Just like eating a piece of cake, right?  Cookies are great because they are a much smaller potion than cake slices.  And, I have left out the icing so that will definitely save on some calories.

These carrot cake cookies have all the yummy ingredients that the cake does like sweet carrots, spicy cinnamon, raisins and sweet shredded coconut flakes.  I also added honey for sweetness and instant oats for texture.  If you have old fashion oats like me, just pulse the oats 5 to 8 times in a food processor.

There are two things you should note when making these carrot cake cookies.

1.  When measuring the oats and flour make sure to use a spoon scoop method meaning do not scoop directly from the container.  Instead, use a spoon to fill your measuring cup.  This will give you the exact measurement needed for this recipe.

2.  You really should chill the cookie dough mixture before baking.  This will just give the cookie dough a chance to harden up a bit.  Otherwise you will have a big runny cookie that does not bake correctly.

And, always remember to let your cookies cool completely before eating.

Healthier Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

 

Carrot Cake Cookies
Yields 12
Soft and Chewy Carrot Cake Cookies are a healthier version of the famous cake
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Ingredients
  1. 1 cup instant oats
  2. 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  3. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  4. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  5. 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  6. 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  7. 1 large egg, room temperature
  8. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  9. 1/2 cup honey
  10. 3/4 cup grated carrots (2 medium organic carrots)
  11. 1/4 cup gold raisins or regular
  12. 1/4 cup shredded sweet coconut flakes
Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk wet ingredients together: oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the cooled melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Stir in the honey to the wet ingredients until thoroughly incorporated.
  3. Add the flour mixture into the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Fold in the grated carrots, raisins, and coconut flakes. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a Silpat.
  5. Drop the cookie dough into 12 rounded scoops, flatten slightly on the baking sheets.
  6. Bake at 325 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for at least 15 minutes before transferring onto a wire cooling rack.
Notes
  1. Store in an airtight container up to one week.
Adapted from Amy's Healthy Baking
Adapted from Amy's Healthy Baking
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Carrot Cake Cookies

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  2. Hi! Stopping by from the Creative Collection link party. These cookies look so yummy and your photos are great! I’ve pinned it for later.

  4. I love carrot cake and these are right up my ally! Another great recipe! I would love for you to share this sweet creation over at my link party Making Memories Mondays going on now! 🙂
    Cathy

  8. I LOVE carrot cake, my dad and I used to make it every Spring when I was a kid so it always brings back fond memories. These cookies look delish and I will definitely have to add them to my list of recipes to try. Thanks so much for sharing this at The Maker’s link party, it’s going to be featured tomorrow 🙂

    Have a great week!
    ~Katie

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