Carrot Sugar Cookies

These Carrot Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional sugar cookies, with the sweetness of carrots incorporated for a moist and flavorful treat. The optional addition of walnuts and raisins adds texture and flavor to these delectable cookies.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup finely grated carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
• 1/2 cup raisins optional

Instructions:

Butter and sugar should be mixed together in a large bowl until they are light and fluffy

Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix them in well

Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a different bowl

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix them together until they are just combined

Add the grated carrots, chopped walnuts, and raisins if using and mix them in well

Put the dough in the fridge for at least an hour with plastic wrap over it

Warm the oven up to 350F 175C and put parchment paper on a baking sheet

Make little balls out of the chilled dough and put them on the baking sheet that has been prepared

With the back of a fork, gently press down on each ball

After the oven is hot, bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden

After taking the cookies out of the oven, let them cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack to cool all the way

Have fun with the tasty carrot sugar cookies