Reminiscent of carrot cake, these carrot cookies are sweet and lightly spiced with cinnamon. With a slightly cakey texture, these cookies are delicious with cups or tea or coffee as a snack or dessert.
To make the carrot cookies, you first blend cooked carrots into a smooth puree. Then, the pureed carrots get mixed with egg, vegetable oil, and sugar, before being mixed with orange zest, vanilla, cinnamon, flour, baking powder, and salt to form a smooth dough. Then, once the dough has chilled, it gets divided into balls before being rolled in powdered sugar and baked in the oven.
What are Carrot Cookies?
Carrot cookies are cake-like cookies made with pureed carrots. Similar to carrot cake, they contain cinnamon so they have a slightly spiced flavor. Rolling them in icing sugar before baking them gives them a slightly crackly texture and appearance that makes them look rustic and beautiful.
Pro Tips
- Make sure the carrots are cooked until they are very soft before you blend them into a puree.
- When you grate the orange zest from the orange, make sure you don’t get any of the white pith as that will impart a bitter taste.
- Use a measuring spoon or weigh the dough on a kitchen scale to ensure the cookies are equal sizes.
- You will know the carrot cookies are baked through when they are golden on their bottoms and around their edges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Texture of Carrot Cookies?
These cookies have a cakey texture due to the moisture that the carrot puree adds to them.
Do You Have to Chill the Carrot Cookie Dough?
Yes, chilling the dough prior to rolling out the cookies will make them easier to roll out. It will also prevent them from spreading out too much during the baking time.
Can I Add Nuts to Carrot Cookies?
Absolutely! If you would like to add some crunch to the cookies, simply add some chopped walnuts or pecans to the dough which will make them more reminiscent of carrot cake. You could also blend in some raisins if desired.
How to Store Carrot Cookies
The cookies can be stored in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 3 or 4 days, or placed in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Ingredients
How to Make Carrot Cookies
In a large bowl, stir the carrot puree with the egg, vegetable oil, and sugar. Stir in the orange zest, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Peel the carrots, cut them into chunks, and steam them for 30 minutes or until they are very soft. Allow them to cool completely.
Allow the cookies to cool before serving.
Blend the carrots until they are very smooth.
In a large bowl, stir the carrot puree with the egg, vegetable oil, and sugar. Stir in the orange zest, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix until a smooth dough has formed. Place the dough in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Roll the dough into 20g balls.
Roll them in powdered sugar and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake them in a 350 F (180 C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
Allow the cookies to cool before serving.
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