Carrot Cake Snickerdoodles are better than a slice of carrot cake. They’re soft and chewy, with the classic flavors of carrot cake in a bite-sized cinnamon-sugar treat.
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These Carrot Cake Snickerdoodles are an easy, delicious treat that is great for sharing! They’re super simple to bake, especially on a cold wintery day during the holiday season. These are a beautiful cinnamon treat to give as a gift!
These cookies are not only gorgeous but also delicious. I took one bite and was instantly in love.
If you know me, you know I am obsessed with carrot cake. Especially this year, when I am making carrot cake in many different ways, from German Chocolate Carrot Cake to my new favorite, Carrot Cake with Maple Brown Sugar Buttercream and Candied Pecans.
This recipe is easier to make than a traditional cake; cookies take way less time to bake and are a bite-sized treat.
Snickerdoodles are the best because a bit of cinnamon and sugar added to anything makes them even more delicious, and these carrot cake cookies got a little touch-up. Try these Carrot Cake Snickerdoodles for Easter or as an afternoon Spring treat; you will love them.
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Carrot Cake Snickerdoodles
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 pinch cloves
- 1 cup grated carrots
Cinnamon & Sugar Coating
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small mixing bowl mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in egg and vanilla. Gradually add in flour mixture and continue to mix until blended. Stir in carrots.
- In a small shallow bowl, mix together cinnamon and sugar for the coating.
- Scoop dough into balls with a tablespoon or small cookie dough scoop. Roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet, I do 15 per sheet.
- Place in oven and bake at 325° for 13-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cookies are set. Leave to cool on pan for a few minutes before removing to wire racks.
What a great way to jazz up snickerdoodles!
Directions doesn’t mention ginger, cloves or nutmeg. Small scoop only makes 12 cookies.
Sorry about that, I just updated the instructions to include the rest of the spices. I’m not sure why it would only make 12, that’s so weird! We usually get anywhere from 20-26 with this recipe but always around 24 with a tablespoon or walnut size scoop. Thanks for letting us know!
Thanks for this recipe! I love the addition of carrots to the classic snickerdoodle cookies!
Can you please add the directions for “Scoop rounded tablespoonfuls, roll in cinnamon-sugar coating.” to the recipe at the bottom of the page so no misses it! 😀
Thank you for pointing that out! I have corrected it in the recipe card and the post. I’m so glad you liked them!
These cookies are absolutely delicious. I love the combination of the snickerdoodle and carrot cake flavor. I made these last night, and they just work so perfectly.
Two of my favorite desserts combined in one! Thank you so much for sharing!
Looks heavenly delicious! I can’t wait to give this a try!
Two of my favorite desserts combined! These are so delicious.
The perfect sweet treat! I can’t wait to try this! YUM!
My kids would adore these! They are incredible! YUMMY!
So soft and chewy and tasty! I love these cookies!
It is really good! I made this and everyone at our house loves it!
The Carrot Cake Snickerdoodles were amazing! They mixed the flavors of carrot cake and snickerdoodles perfectly. Soft, chewy, and really tasty! Definitely a keeper!!
These turned out perfectly! So soft and tasty. Thanks!
What a great idea for dessert!! This was so tasty!
Carrot Cake Snickerdoodles are a game-changer! I never thought to combine these two favorites, but I’m so glad I tried your recipe!
The flavor combination here is to die for. I highly recommend these cookies to everyone!
It was so yummy! One of the best I’ve ever made!
I tried these carrot cake snickerdoodles, and they were amazing! Soft, chewy, and full of warm spices. Really delicious! Definitely a keeper!
These were AMAZING! Super soft and fluffy and perfectly yummy.