Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Simple Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies. Soft and chewy, each cookie is infused with warm spices, hearty oats, and sweet shredded carrots, finished off with a creamy frosting. Perfect for afternoon snacks or festive gatherings, these cookies offer a nostalgic taste of carrot cake in a healthier form. With easy preparation and irresistible flavor, they are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 cup shredded carrots (squeezed dry)
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together rolled oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat brown sugar and softened butter until fluffy. Add shredded carrots and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just blended.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Spread cream cheese frosting on cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg