Description
Soft and chewy carrot cake oatmeal cookies filled with warm spices, grated carrots, and hearty oats. Naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, these wholesome cookies deliver classic carrot cake flavor in a simple homemade treat.
Ingredients
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup honey or pure maple syrup
1/2 cup finely grated carrots, lightly packed
2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, egg white, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the honey or maple syrup until well blended.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the grated carrots and, if using, the raisins and chopped walnuts.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten each slightly with a spatula.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the centers are set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Pecans can replace walnuts for a richer flavor.
Add 1 tablespoon shredded coconut for extra sweetness and texture.
A little orange zest brightens the flavor and pairs well with the carrots and spices.
For a gluten-free version, substitute the whole wheat flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature.
Warm a cookie in the microwave for 8–10 seconds to restore a freshly baked softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
