- 1/2 cup vegetable oil - 1/2 cup sugar - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar - 2 large eggs - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrots - 1 cup chopped walnuts - 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions for Blue Ribbon Carrot Cake Cookies
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and salt.
Step 3: Cream Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat together the oil, sugar, and brown sugar for 2 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until combined. Beat in the vanilla.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Step 5: Add Mix-ins
Stir in the carrots, walnuts, and coconut.
Step 6: Bake
Drop heaping tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. These Blue Ribbon Carrot Cake Cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Packed with the flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and coconut, these cookies are the perfect way to enjoy a classic carrot cake flavor in a cookie form. Enjoy!
