Description
Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful blend of chewy oats and sweet, spiced carrots that evoke the comforting flavors of traditional carrot cake. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to prepare and offer a nutritious twist on a classic treat. Enjoy them warm with tea or share them at your next gathering, and indulge in each bite that brings memories of home and happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.
- In another bowl, beat the egg and mix in brown sugar and vanilla extract. Stir in shredded carrots until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, folding gently until just mixed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg