Carrot Cake Cookies

By suewaynes

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, 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 each baking soda, salt and ground cinnamon
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1/2 cup each raisins and chopped pecans

Details

Servings 28

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Gradually add to creamed mixture until blended. Stir in carrots, raisins and pecans.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cookies are set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.