Imagine biting into a cookie that captures the essence of your favorite carrot cake - soft, spiced, and utterly irresistible! These Carrot Cake Cookies are the ultimate dessert hack that transforms a classic cake mix into bite-sized treats that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe. Perfect for busy bakers who want maximum flavor with minimal effort, these cookies blend the comforting warmth of traditional carrot cake with the convenient grab-and-go nature of cookies.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box carrot cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrot cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly using an electric mixer or whisk until the ingredients are well blended and no dry mix remains.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Gently press down on each cookie dough ball with the back of a spoon to slightly flatten, creating a more uniform shape.
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with cream cheese glaze for extra flavor and presentation.
Tips
- Room Temperature Matters: Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for better mixing and a more uniform cookie texture.
- Don't Overmix: Mix just until ingredients are combined to keep your cookies tender and soft.
- Customize Your Mix-Ins: Feel free to swap walnuts for pecans or add shredded coconut for extra texture.
- Uniform Size is Key: Use a cookie scoop for consistent cookies that bake evenly.
- Watch Baking Time Carefully: Cookies can quickly go from perfectly golden to overdone. Start checking at the 10-minute mark.
- Cool Completely: Let cookies cool fully to develop their best texture and prevent crumbling.
- Storage Tip: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 150kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 20mg
