Description
Elevate your cookie experience with these Simple Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies! Combining the classic flavors of carrot cake and wholesome oats, this recipe is easy to make and satisfying to eat. Each chewy cookie is packed with nutrients from fresh carrots and rolled oats, making them a delicious guilt-free treat perfect for any time of day. Enjoy the delightful aromas of warm spices as you bake a batch that will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together rolled oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract until well blended.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots gently.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg