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Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies Recipe


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  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Sweet carrot cake oatmeal cookies blend classic breakfast comfort with dessert charm. Warm spices and tender carrots create a delightful treat packed with wholesome goodness you will crave again and again.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup (100g) instant oats (gluten-free if necessary)
  • ¾ cup (90g) whole wheat or gluten-free flour
  • ¾ cup (68g) grated carrots (about 1 medium carrot, peeled)
  • ½ cup (120mL) pure maple syrup

Spices and Seasonings:

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons (28g) coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare a medium mixing vessel and thoroughly blend oats, flour, leavening agent, aromatic spice, and mineral seasoning until uniformly distributed.
  2. Simultaneously, in a separate container, whisk liquefied plant-based fat, egg, and fragrant extract until smoothly integrated, then incorporate sweet tree nectar.
  3. Gradually merge dry and liquid mixtures, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the batter, then gently fold shredded orange root vegetable into the developing dough.
  4. Seal cookie mixture and refrigerate for half an hour, allowing ingredients to harmonize and moisture to stabilize.
  5. Position oven rack and warm culinary environment to moderate temperature, lining baking surface with non-stick protective layer.
  6. Extract chilled dough and create rounded mounds using precise measuring tool, arranging fourteen systematic clusters with gentle flattening to enhance structural integrity.
  7. Transfer cookie landscape into heated environment, monitoring transformation for approximately quarter-hour until peripheral regions solidify and surface feels resilient.
  8. Allow confections to rest directly on baking platform, permitting residual thermal energy to complete cooking process and structural setting.
  9. Once temperature normalizes, delicately relocate delicate morsels onto cooling apparatus, permitting complete thermal equilibration before enjoying delectable treats.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is crucial for developing rich flavors and preventing cookies from spreading too thin during baking.
  • Use freshly grated carrots for maximum moisture and natural sweetness in these wholesome oatmeal cookies.
  • Low-temperature baking ensures gentle, even cooking that keeps the cookies soft and prevents burning.
  • These cookies store beautifully at room temperature for up to 5 days in an airtight container, making them perfect for meal prep.
  • Optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts or raisins can enhance texture and add extra depth to the cookie’s flavor profile.
  • Slightly flattening the cookie dough before baking helps create a more uniform shape and consistent cooking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 195
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg