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Carrot Oatmeal Cookies

Name: Carrot Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup shortening; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 4 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups shredded carrots; 4 cups quick-cooking oats; 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

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Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch

Makes

6 dozen

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022

"I am always looking for tasty after-school and lunch box treats for my family. These carrot-flecked cookies my mom made when I was growing up now get a thumbs-up from my children."

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups shredded carrots
4 cups quick-cooking oats
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in carrots. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 147 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 133mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Carrot Oatmeal Cookies

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