Description
Deliciously chewy cookies packed with carrots and oats, perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup finely shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened (optional for frosting or filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg until well combined.
- Mix in the shredded carrots and cream cheese (if using), then stir in the flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or raisins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg