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Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies
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Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are chewy, flavorful treats packed with shredded carrots, warm spices, and hearty oats. Combining the best qualities of carrot cake and oatmeal cookies, they offer a wholesome, comforting snack that’s quick to prepare and perfect any time of day.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (for added warmth)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Main Add-ins

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup shredded carrot (about 2 medium carrots)

Optional Variations

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/3 cup raisins or chopped dates
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Finely shred fresh carrots for even distribution.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together using a mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a tender cookie texture.
  3. Mix in Eggs and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until fully combined for proper structure and flavor enhancement.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Add the rolled oats and shredded carrots and gently mix with a spatula until just combined, taking care not to overwork the dough.
  5. Shape the Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart to allow for slight spreading during baking.
  6. Bake and Cool: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to set chewy.

Notes

  • Use fresh shredded carrots to maximize moisture and natural sweetness.
  • Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can yield thicker cookies.
  • Adjust sugar quantities based on your preferred sweetness level.
  • Check cookies a minute or two before the suggested baking time for ideal doneness as oven temperatures vary.

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