Instructions:
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Step 3
Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Step 6
Gently fold in the shredded carrots, nuts, and raisins (if using). The dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
Step 7
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded dough balls onto the baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
Step 8
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 9
Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 10
For optional cream cheese frosting, whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
Step 11
Drizzle over the cooled cookies.
Nutritional Information (per cookie):
(For an approximate serving size of 1 cookie, based on 24 cookies)
Calories: 150
Protein: 2g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 14g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Sodium: 80mg
Potassium: 80mg
Vitamin A: 20% of Daily Value
Calcium: 2% of Daily Value
Iron: 4% of Daily Value
Note: Nutritional values may vary based on the specific ingredients used, and the optional cream cheese frosting will add additional calories and fat.