Carrot Spice Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, chewy oatmeal cookies with grated carrots, raisins, and warm spices. A wholesome twist on the classic favorite.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

13 - 1 cup finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
14 - 3/4 cup raisins
15 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until well combined.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold in the grated carrots, raisins, and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft. Rotate the pans halfway through for even baking.
09 - Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The grated carrots keep these cookies incredibly moist for days unlike regular oatmeal raisin cookies that can dry out
  • They taste like carrot cake but are portable enough to pack for lunch or grab as an afternoon snack
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy here so pull them out when edges are set even if centers look slightly underdone
  • The carrots continue to soften as the cookies cool so dont worry if they feel a bit firm when they first come out of the oven
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if you want thicker cookies with less spread
  • Press a few extra raisins into the tops before baking for that professional bakery look

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