Carrot Cake Cookies

Ingredients :

 ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (adds richness!) 

 ½ cup granulated sugar (for sweetness & crisp edges!) 

 ½ cup brown sugar, packed (adds moisture & depth!) 

 1 large egg (helps bind everything together!) 

 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (boosts flavor!) 

 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (for the perfect cookie texture!) 

 ½ teaspoon baking soda (for a soft, chewy lift!) 

 ½ teaspoon baking powder (adds extra lightness!) 

 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (gives it that warm, spiced flavor!) 

 ¼ teaspoon salt (balances sweetness!) 

 1 cup shredded carrots (freshly grated for the best texture!) 

 ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) (for crunch!) 

 ½ cup raisins (optional) (for extra sweetness!) 

Directions :

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