Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies
This recipe contains whole wheat flour, fresh carrots and oats. So, while it isn't a health food it is a better choice when craving a slice of homemade Carrot Cake!
Ingredients
- 1 cup instant oats
- 3/4 cup Whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 TBSP butter or coconut oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3/4 cup grated carrots
Instructions
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In a medium mixing bowl combine the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt until completely mixed together.
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In a separate mixing bowl carefully combine the butter, egg and vanilla.
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Once the butter and egg mixture is combine, whisk in the maple syrup.
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Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir until just incorporated.
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Fold in the grated carrots.
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Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Carefully place 12-15 rounded scoops of the dough on the baking sheet, flatten dough slightly.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes at 325 degrees. 10. Once baked, let set for at least 15 minutes before serving. ENJOY!!