Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 320g (2.5 cups)
- Granulated sugar: 120g (1/2 cup)
- Brown sugar: 120g (1/2 cup, packed)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Grated carrots: 1 cup
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Large eggs: 1
- Chopped unsalted pistachios: 1 cup
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, whisk together carrots, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in pistachios.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 130 per cookie
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Sugar: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Chewy and soft texture
- Sweet and spicy flavor from carrots, cinnamon, and nutmeg
- Crunchy and nutty crunch from pistachios
- Vibrant orange color from carrots
- Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert
User Comments:
- "These cookies are absolutely delicious! The combination of carrots and pistachios is unique and works surprisingly well."
- "I love the chewy texture and the hint of spice. They're a great balance of sweet and savory."
- "These cookies are so easy to make and they always come out perfectly. I often double the recipe when I have guests over."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use fresh carrots for the best flavor and moisture.
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will result in tough cookies.
- If you don't have chopped pistachios, you can use whole pistachios and chop them in a food processor.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
