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Pumpkin & Carrot Cookies: Delight in Every Bite!

Pumpkin & Carrot Cookies
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Deliciously soft and chewy cookies made with pumpkin and carrots, perfect for fall or any time of the year.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the pumpkin puree, grated carrots, egg, and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix well.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • These cookies can be frozen for up to three months.
  • Feel free to add chocolate chips for extra sweetness.

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Find it online: https://101simplyrecipes.com/pumpkin-carrot-cookies-recipe/