Chewy Brown Butter Carrot Cake Cookies
Chewy Brown Butter Carrot Cake Cookies are a delightful fusion of rich brown butter, sweet carrots, and warm spices, offering a comforting treat that’s perfect for any occasion. These soft and chewy cookies promise a flavor-packed experience that transforms snack time into a celebration. Enjoy them fresh from the oven, or share with friends and family for an instant crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (browned)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1½ cups grated carrots
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty.
- In a large bowl, mix the browned butter with both sugars until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in grated carrots until evenly distributed.
- Chill dough for at least an hour, then preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg