Carrot Cookies

These Carrot Cookies are moist and flavorful, with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg.

The orange color comes from the addition of carrots and makes them look like a festive treat.

Easter is right around the corner and that means that it’s time to start thinking of our menu plans, and these easy cookies are certainly on the top of my list! If you are looking for another Easter dessert you may also enjoy this Easy Easter Pudding Cups recipe.

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Carrot Pineapple Cookies
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🥘 Ingredients
🔀 Substitutions
🌈Variations / Options / Add-Ins
🥄 Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
🔪 How to Make Carrot Cookies
👩‍🍳 Pro Tips
❓ Recipe FAQs
🙏 Pairing
📋 Recipe

Carrot Pineapple Cookies

I love making carrot recipes because carrots are full of nutrients such as vitamin A and antioxidants. I decided to add pineapple for a touch of sweetness, which pairs perfectly with the spices in this recipe.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These delicious carrot pineapple cookies boast an array of flavors, including a sweet hint of cinnamon and nutmeg for an extra special twist. Vibrantly orange in color due to the addition of carrots, these dessert treats are sure to be a festive hit this Easter season!

These cookies are so easy and quick to make, in fact, they’re ready in under 30 minutes.
If you need a fun treat to serve at your Easter meal, cookies are always a hit at parties.
Kids don’t always like to eat carrots, but a treat with the vegetable hidden inside is just perfect for picky eaters.
While these cookies are baking in the oven, your house will be filled with a delicious aroma.

If you are looking for another easy Easter dessert recipe to make, give these Easter Egg Hot Cocoa Bombs a try.

🥘 Ingredients

Making these homemade cookies is so simple. Just follow the instructions below and you will have soft and chewy cookies in no time at all.

Flour: For this homemade recipe you will need all-purpose flour, or sometimes it’s called plain flour.

Oil: I like to use a neutral flavored oil like canola oil or vegetable oil.

Spices: You will need cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to make this tasty recipe.

See recipe card for complete list of ingredients and quantities.

🔀 Substitutions

Oil: Coconut oil can be used instead of vegetable oil if you prefer.

Chocolate: Instead of using white chocolate chips, you can switch them out for semi-sweet chocolate chips or even milk chocolate chips.

🌈Variations / Options / Add-Ins

Here are a few ways that you can personalize this sweet treat.

Nuts: Try adding some chopped walnuts or pecans for an extra crunch.

Fruit: This recipe is great with the addition of crushed pineapple, but you can also try using diced apples, diced mangoes, or raisins.

Topping: If you want to take these cookies up a notch, you can dust the tops of them with powdered sugar while they are warm, or even drizzle some cream cheese frosting on top.

See the frosted version of this recipe on my website!

🥄 Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools

You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make this delicious cookie recipe. Gather these tools and get ready to enjoy this tasty treat.

baking sheets – lined with parchment paper
electric mixer – I used a hand mixer
box grater – This helps you to easily grate the carrots

🔪 How to Make Carrot Cookies

Making this recipe is so simple, just follow the step-by-step instructions below and you will have a delicious Easter friendly dessert in no time at all.

Step 1: Prepare your baking sheet

Prepare two cookie sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Combine the dry ingredients

Whisk together the flour, white sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until well combined.

flour, white sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a mixing bowl.

Step 3: Add in the wet ingredients

Stir in the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes or until well combined.

wet ingredients are being stirred into the dry ingredients.

Step 4: Add in the fruit and carrots

Fold in the pineapple, carrots, and white chocolate chips until thoroughly mixed.

pineapple, carrots, and white chocolate chips are added to the mixture.

Step 5: Shape the cookie dough

Shape the cookie dough into 1 tablespoon balls with a cookie scoop. Place the balls on the prepared pan.

Cookie dough is shaped into balls and placed on a pan.

Step 6: Bake the cookies

Bake for 8-12 minutes, until the cookies are done, and cracked on the top.

Step 7: Cool the cookies

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for two minutes before moving them to a wire cooling rack to finish cooling.

Step 8: Serve the cookies

Serve the cookies after your traditional Easter dinner for a sweet way to end the night.

closeup of Carrot Cookies on a red serving plate.

👩‍🍳 Pro Tips

Here are a few tips to make sure that these cookies turn out perfectly for you.

If you don’t have a baking mat or parchment paper, you can spray the baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
To get evenly sized cookies, scoop the dough with a cookie scoop.
For more spice add a pinch of clove and allspice to the recipe.
Make sure that you use baking powder and not baking soda for this recipe.
Be sure to wait a couple minutes before you move the cookies to a wire rack to cool so that they don’t break apart.

❓ Recipe FAQs

How to store

Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze these?

Yes! Place the cooled cookies in a freezer bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months.

Can I make these ahead?

Yes, you can make the cookie dough ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make sure to wrap the bowl in plastic wrap. Allow the dough to come to room temperature before baking.

🙏 Pairing

These are my favorite dishes to serve with these Carrot Cookies:

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