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carrot cake oatmeal cookies

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These Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are a delicious and healthy twist on classic carrot cake. They’re packed with warm spices, shredded carrots, and chewy oats for a satisfying treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in shredded carrots, oats, nuts (if using), and raisins (if using).
  7. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
  9. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a cream cheese frosting drizzle, whisk together 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1-2 tablespoons milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

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