These carrot cake oat cookies combine grated carrot, rolled oats, almond flour, maple syrup, raisins and walnuts. Cinnamon and nutmeg give them a warm carrot-cake flavor. Mix in one bowl, shape into 12 cookies and bake until the edges are lightly golden.
Recipe Details
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Bake: 12–15 minutes
- Cooling: 5 minutes on the tray, then on a rack
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Time to serve: Prep and baking, plus cooling
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
How to Make Carrot Cake Cookies
Prepare the oven and tray
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the dough
Combine the grated carrots, oats, almond flour, maple syrup, raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl. Mix until evenly combined.
Shape 12 cookies
Divide the dough into 12 similar portions on the prepared tray. Flatten each gently with the back of a spoon and leave space between them.
Bake and cool
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the edges are golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer carefully to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips and Common Mistakes
- Grate the carrot finely so it distributes evenly through the dough.
- Keep the portions similar in size so they finish baking together.
- Flatten the cookies before baking; do not rely on them spreading into shape.
- Let the baked cookies firm up on the tray before lifting them.
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
Cool completely before covering. These are soft cookies; airtight storage prevents drying. Keep them refrigerated if your kitchen is warm or humid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these cookies contain eggs?
No eggs are included in the listed recipe. The dough uses maple syrup, grated carrots, oats and almond flour.
Can I skip flattening the dough?
Flatten each portion slightly before baking, as directed. This helps the centers cook more evenly.
Why do the cookies break when lifted?
They may still be too warm or soft. Give them the 5-minute rest on the baking sheet and lift carefully before finishing cooling on a rack.