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Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

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These carrot cake oatmeal cookies are moist, chewy, and packed with warm spices, oats, and finely shredded carrots. They’re easy to make, customizable, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots, packed tightly)
  • Optional: 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: 1/3 cup golden or dark raisins
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
  • Optional: 1/4 cup white or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly pale.
  4. Peel and finely grate carrots using a box grater or food processor.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined.
  6. Fold in shredded carrots and any optional mix-ins (nuts, raisins, coconut, chocolate chips) until evenly distributed.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop heaping spoonfuls (about 1.5 tbsp each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. If dough feels loose, chill for 10 minutes before scooping.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until cookies are golden at the edges and just set in the center.
  9. Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Serve warm or cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Notes

For best texture, use fresh, firm carrots and old-fashioned rolled oats. Don’t overmix the dough. Optional mix-ins like nuts, raisins, coconut, or chocolate chips can be added for variety. If dough is sticky, chill for 10-15 minutes before baking. Cookies keep best at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for longer storage.

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