Oatmeal Carrot Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together with an electric mixer until light and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and cloves. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Fold in the rolled oats, shredded carrots, raisins (or cranberries), and chopped walnuts (or pecans) until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Drop large, rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie. Sprinkle each mound of dough with coarse sugar. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 12 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the centers are set. (12 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)