Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies
Delightful cookies that combine the comforting flavors of carrot cake with wholesome oats, perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins or other dried fruit (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the rolled oats, grated carrots, applesauce, maple syrup or honey, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add nuts and raisins if desired, stirring them in for added flavor.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool cookies on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for up to three months. Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.