A box grater is needed to peel and shred carrots.
Granulated sugar provides sweetness and crisps biscuit edges.
Light brown sugar adds sweetness and chewiness.
In carrot cake, ground cinnamon is warm and classic.
No specialist flour needed—just all-purpose. I usually use Gold Medal.
Chemical leavening additives like baking soda and powder make cookies light and fluffy.
Salt pulls out other flavors, making cookies not taste one-dimensional.