Oatmeal Raisin Carrot Cake Cookie recipe that blends the best of oatmeal cookies, raisin cookies, and carrot cake—all in one soft, spiced treat:
Oatmeal Raisin Carrot Cake Cookies
Ingredients:
Dry ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground ginger (optional)
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
Wet ingredients:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins:
1 cup rolled oats
¾ cup finely grated carrot (about 2 small carrots)
½ cup raisins (soaked in warm water for 10 minutes and drained)
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
¼ cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars together until creamy. Add egg and vanilla; mix until smooth.
Stir in dry ingredients gradually until combined.
Fold in oats, grated carrots, raisins, and any optional add-ins.
Scoop dough by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
Bake 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set.
Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.