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Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies: An Incredible 7-Step Recipe


  • Author: Maisy
  • Total Time: 0 hours

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:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  3. 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.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture until smooth.
  5. Mix in Carrots: Stir in the grated carrots until fully incorporated.
  6. 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.
  7. 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