Description
Bake these wholesome Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies for a treat that tastes like comfort. You get the warm spices of carrot cake in an easy-to-make cookie texture. Clara Kohn developed this recipe to bring family memories to your busy kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. This is your spice mix.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the rolled oats and shredded carrots by hand. Fold in the chopped nuts, if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You can gently press them down slightly for a flatter cookie.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers should still look slightly soft for a chewier texture.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For the best carrot cake flavor, use freshly grated carrots.
- If you prefer a firmer cookie, bake for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- You can substitute raisins or dried cranberries for the nuts.
- This recipe tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Sweet Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approx. 130
- Sugar: Approx. 9g
- Sodium: Approx. 50mg
- Fat: Approx. 6g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 18g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 2g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 20mg