Healthy and Delicious Oatmeal Carrot Raisin Cookies

These oatmeal carrot raisin cookies are a delightful twist on traditional oatmeal cookies. Packed with nutritious ingredients like oats, carrots, and raisins, these cookies are not only delicious but also good for you. They are the perfect treat for breakfast or as a snack during the day. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can quickly whip up a batch of these cookies and enjoy them with a cup of tea or a glass of milk.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, grated carrots, and raisins.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture until well combined.
5. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
7. Fold in the oat-carrot-raisin mixture until evenly distributed.
8. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a greased or lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Serve and enjoy!

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