Ingredients
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- 1 cup cold butter (cut into cubes)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 3/4 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup pecans (coarsely chopped)
- 1/2 cup dried apricots (optional)
Instructions
- Finely grate the carrots and squeeze out excess liquid using paper towels or cheesecloth for the right texture.
- In a large bowl, mix cold cubed butter with brown sugar and white sugar for 3–4 minutes until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla to the mixture and blend for an additional minute. Fold in the grated carrots.
- Incorporate flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, mixing until just combined. Don’t overmix. Stir in white chocolate chips, pecans, and dried apricots if desired.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to help maintain a thick shape.
- Preheat your oven to 385°F. Divide the dough into portions (about 5–6 oz each) and shape into tall mounds without flattening them.
- Bake for 10–13 minutes until the edges turn golden brown, and the centers remain slightly soft. Press the cookie edges toward the center immediately after removing from the oven to create a rounder shape.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack for better texture.
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Ensure the carrots are well-drained for the best consistency in the cookies.
Chilling the dough is crucial for achieving that thick, gourmet-style cookie.
Feel free to mix in other dried fruits or nuts according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg