Carrot Oatmeal Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
20 cookies
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Calories
264 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Carrot Oatmeal Cookies
Description
The cookies begin by creaming softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until smooth. Eggs, vanilla extract, and molasses are added to create a rich batter. Dry ingredients including all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt are whisked separately and mixed in, followed by oats, softened raisins, shredded carrots, chocolate chips, and optional walnuts. The dough is thick and chilled for an hour to firm.
Individual cookie dough balls are scooped onto parchment-lined baking sheets and baked at 350°F until set and slightly golden. The combination of oats and shredded carrots produces a chewy texture, while the cinnamon and molasses add warmth and sweetness. Raisins and chocolate chips contribute bursts of flavor and contrast.
These cookies make a filling snack or dessert combining wholesome ingredients with familiar cookie comforts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened to room temperature, unsalted
- 1 cup brown sugar light or dark is fine
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup raisins soaked in hot water for 10 minutes and after that drained
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup walnuts optional, chopped
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and both sugars on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Add the eggs and mix on high speed until combined, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Add the vanilla extract and molasses and mix on high until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Combine with the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until combined.
- Next, Beat in the oats, raisins, carrots, chocolate chips, and walnuts on low speed. The dough will be thick and sticky. Chill the dough for one hour in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Using an ice cream scoop, take about 2-3 tablespoons of dough and roll it into balls. You can also make larger cookies if you want. Place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned on the sides. Remove from the oven and let cool on a baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 206mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1408IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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