Carrot Oatmeal Raisin cookies are soft, tender cookies perfect for sharing. This recipe makes a big batch, so stock some in the cookie jar too.
The first time I saw the trailer for Disney’s Christopher Robin movie, my heart swelled. It looked so sweet, so endearing, like such a lovely celebration of childhood. I couldn’t wait to see it. So as soon as it came out – actually on Thursday for the local advance screening – we saw it. And it was every bit as wonderful as I thought it would be. Perhaps even more so.
Pooh, Tigger, Roo, Rabbit, Eeyore, Kanga, Owl and Piglet … they are the characters of childhood. They are sweet, warm-hearted, silly friends to every child that encounters them.
And I think to think that if they visited me here in Maine, Rabbit would be thrilled at these cookies, which are filled with carrots and raisins, egg-free and all around tasty. Perhaps the others would love them too.
These are tender cookies. Easy and not entirely unhealthy. Kind of a boon in the cookie realm.
I hand-grate carrots for this recipe, but a food processor would make quick work of the task. Typically, I make the pieces larger. But if you want the carrots to disappear into the cookies more, opt for a finer size. The plump raisins add extra sweetness to the cookies, while the oatmeal makes them soft and comforting.
A medium cookie scoop ensures that they scoop out in a uniform size and shape each time. Bake the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet for best results. The parchment helps keep the cookies from overcooking on the bottom.
These are perfect for filling the cookie jar this summer. And perhaps for nibbling on during a party with your most tiggeriffic friends.
Carrot Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These are tender cookies, filled with carrots, oatmeal and raisins. Easy and not entirely unhealthy. Kind of a boon in the cookie realm.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, , softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp hot water
- 1/2-3/4 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter and sugars and cream together until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, carrots, baking soda and salt, stirring until well combined. With the stand mixer running on its lowest speed, add the flour mixture a little at a time until fully combined.
- Add the hot water to the stand mixer and mix until smooth. Add the raisins and mix until just combined.
- Use a medium cookie scoop, or two tablespoons, to drop the cookie dough in mounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden.
Patti Dill
Monday 22nd of May 2023
I think this is the same recipe my mom used back in the 1950's-1960's when eggs were in short supply during long winter months. Our chickens didn't lay when it hit zero degrees and below. But a family of six still needed items in the lunch pails! Thanks for posting this recipe. They will be in the oven on Saturday when my great-niece and nephew comes to "help" their aunt in the kitchen!
Kristyn Merkley
Wednesday 8th of August 2018
This looks like the perfect, healthy cookie recipe! They look delicious!
Liz
Tuesday 7th of August 2018
I never thought about adding carrots! Such a great recipe!
Sarah Walker Caron
Tuesday 7th of August 2018
Thank you!!
Jaide
Tuesday 7th of August 2018
I love carrot cookies! I can't wait to try this one!
Sarah Walker Caron
Tuesday 7th of August 2018
Hope you love them!
Beth
Tuesday 7th of August 2018
I'm always looking for good ways to make my desserts a bit healthier. I love this idea!
Sarah Walker Caron
Tuesday 7th of August 2018
Thank you!