Carrot Apple Spice Cookies

Soft, chewy, and bursting with fall-inspired flavors, Carrot Apple Spice Cookies are the perfect treat for any season. These warmly spiced cookies combine shredded carrots, grated apples, and a delicate blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to create a dessert that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Rolled oats add a hearty texture, while optional add-ins like chopped walnuts and dried cranberries offer satisfying crunch and tart sweetness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy the comforting flavors of autumn in cookie form. Perfect for after-school snacks, holiday gatherings, or a sweet midday pick-me-up, these cookies pair wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1 unit large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 0.5 cup grated apple (peeled and cored)
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 0.5 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Fold in the shredded carrot, grated apple, rolled oats, and if desired, the walnuts and raisins or dried cranberries.

Step 7

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Flatten the cookies slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers to ensure even baking.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set around the edges and lightly golden.

Step 10

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1014.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3427.2

Total Fat 149.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 444.3mg	0%
Sodium 1890.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 491.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.2g	0%
Total Sugars 274.0g
Protein 53.2g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 400.0mg	0%
Iron 18.6mg	0%
Potassium 2175.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.1%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 55.8%