Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
- ½ cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Making Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies is a breeze if you follow these simple steps:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture until smooth.
- Mix in Carrots: Stir in the grated carrots until fully incorporated.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the nuts and raisins or chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
These steps will guide you in creating these amazing Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies (approximately)
- Calories: 110 kcal per cookie
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 2g