Description
Hearty carrot cake oatmeal cookies blend wholesome ingredients with classic dessert nostalgia. Warm spices and sweet carrots create a comforting treat you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 cup / 100 g instant oats (gluten-free if necessary)
- ¾ cup / 90 g whole wheat or gluten-free flour
- ¾ cup / 68 g grated carrots (about 1 medium carrot, peeled)
- ½ cup / 120 mL pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsps / 28 g coconut oil or unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsps ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ tsps baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, ensuring uniform distribution of oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Wet Ingredient Fusion: Whisk melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth, then blend in maple syrup for added sweetness.
- Dough Development: Merge wet and dry mixtures with minimal stirring, gently folding in grated carrots to create a cohesive dough. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes to enhance flavor melding and texture.
- Baking Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove chilled dough and form 14 uniform cookie mounds, slightly flattening each for optimal shape.
- Baking Process: Place cookie sheet in preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden and centers feel set. Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for additional firming.
- Cooling and Serving: Transfer cookies to a wire rack, letting them cool completely to achieve perfect texture and allow flavors to settle before enjoying the delectable treats.
Notes
- Chill for Flavor Fusion: Refrigerating the dough for 30 minutes allows ingredients to meld, enhancing overall taste and texture of the cookies.
- Gentle Mixing Matters: Stir dry and wet ingredients minimally to prevent tough, dense cookies; a light touch ensures tender, soft results.
- Uniform Sizing Technique: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon for consistent cookie size, ensuring even baking and professional-looking treats.
- Cooling is Crucial: Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes after removing from oven to complete cooking and prevent breaking when transferred to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 139
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 38mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 19mg