Description
These delightful cookies combine the classic flavors of carrot cake with the tang of sourdough, perfect for any spring celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix together the sourdough starter, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until well combined.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots and any optional ingredients like nuts or raisins.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit. Avoid honey or maple syrup as substitutes due to high natural sugar content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg