Description
Indulge in these delightful carrot cake oatmeal cookies that combine the comforting warmth of home-baked treats with the wholesome goodness of oats and fresh carrots. Each bite offers a perfect balance of spices, sweetness, and chewiness, reminiscent of your favorite classic dessert. Ideal for family gatherings or afternoon snacks, these cookies will surely bring smiles and warm memories to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together oats, grated carrots, brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts (if using).
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Combine with the dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 30g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg