Gone Quick Carrot Cake Cookies

Soft, spiced, and irresistibly easy to make, these "Gone Quick Carrot Cake Cookies" are the perfect fusion of a classic dessert and a grab-and-go treat. Packed with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, tender grated carrots, and hearty rolled oats, these cookies deliver all the cozy flavors of carrot cake without the need for a fork. Optional additions like raisins and walnuts add delightful texture, while a quick cream cheese frosting takes them to indulgent new heights. Ready in just 25 minutes and baked to golden perfection, these cookies are ideal for satisfying sweet cravings in a pinch. Whether for a weekend bake or a party platter, these homemade carrot cake cookies will disappear faster than you can say "second helping!"

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 Large egg
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups Grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
• 0.5 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.5 cups Raisins (optional)
• 0.25 cups Chopped walnuts (optional)
• 4 ounces Cream cheese (for optional frosting)
• 1 cups Powdered sugar (for optional frosting)
• 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract (for optional frosting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.

Step 6

Gently fold in the grated carrots, rolled oats, raisins (if using), and walnuts (if using). The dough will be slightly sticky.

Step 7

Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough (about 2 tablespoons per cookie) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges and set in the center.

Step 9

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

For the optional frosting, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Spread or drizzle a small amount over the cooled cookies.

Step 11

Enjoy your Gone Quick Carrot Cake Cookies with or without frosting!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1058.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3635.3

Total Fat 166.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 89.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 569.9mg	0%
Sodium 2577.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 513.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.8g	0%
Total Sugars 339.0g
Protein 44.4g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 430.8mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 2010.4mg	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: 40.1%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 55.1%