Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies: 12 Soft Wonders
Enjoy these soft, spiced oatmeal cookies with a hint of carrot cake flavor. Perfect for a cozy treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3 dozen cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrots (from about 2 medium carrots)
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and both granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the rolled oats, grated carrots, and any optional add-ins like nuts or dried fruit.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a stronger carrot cake flavor, you can add a touch of orange zest to the dough.
- These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- You can also add a cream cheese frosting for an extra special treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approximately 180-220 (will vary with add-ins)
- Sugar: Approximately 15-20g
- Sodium: Approximately 70mg
- Fat: Approximately 8-10g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 4-5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 4-5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-30g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 2-3g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 25mg