Carrot Cake Cookies
December 15, 2010
We have a family weakness for carrot cake, so a cookie that mimics the taste of the decadent cake was a sure hit. Carrot Cake Cookies are the fifteenth of my 25 Cookies of Christmas.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg carrot cake mix (any brand)
- 1 stick butter or margarine, melted
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup raisins
- (optional) ½ cup shredded pineapple
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F.
- Spray cookie sheets with nonstick spray.
- Combine cake mix, eggs, and butter.
- Stir in nuts, carrots, raisins, and, if desired, pineapple.
- Drop dough by spoonful onto prepared cookie sheet
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes.
- Cool on wire racks, and store in a tightly covered container.
Time Required: 25 minutes |
Servings: 2 dozen |