Best 3 Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with carrot cake oatmeal cookies, where the classic flavors of carrot cake harmoniously blend with the wholesome goodness of oats. These delectable treats are a perfect balance of sweet, moist, and chewy, offering a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite. The addition of carrots lends a subtle earthy sweetness and vibrant color, while oats provide a hearty and nutritious twist. Embark on this baking adventure with three irresistible recipes that cater to various dietary preferences. The classic carrot cake oatmeal cookie recipe stays true to tradition, while the gluten-free and vegan versions offer equally tantalizing alternatives for those with dietary restrictions. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embrace the irresistible charm of carrot cake oatmeal cookies.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CARROT CAKE OATMEAL COOKIES

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Cake-like carrot cake oatmeal cookies with a sweet and fresh taste. Drizzle with melted white or cream cheese store-bought or homemade icing if desired.

Provided by jennifer_dupree

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Orange Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¾ cup melted butter
¾ cup light brown sugar
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup shredded carrots
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
Place butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and egg in a large bowl and mix with an electric mixer for 1 minute. Add carrots, water, and orange zest; mix until fully blended. Add oats, flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon; mix for 1 minute more.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 11.5 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 75.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

CARROT CAKE-OATMEAL COOKIES

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Honorable Mention - Contest Recipe 2009! Mmm! Bite into cookies that remind you of eating carrot cake smothered in cream cheese frosting. They're made easily from a cookie mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup grated carrots
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie ingredients until stiff dough forms.
On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart.
Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
In small bowl, mix cream cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, the vanilla and powdered sugar with spoon until smooth. Spread frosting over cookies. Sprinkle with nuts. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

CARROT CAKE-OATMEAL COOKIES

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Blogger Cheri Liefeld of Adventures in the Kitchen shares a recipe for "healthified" carrot cake-oatmeal cookies.

Provided by By Cheri Liefeld

Categories Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pouch Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup grated carrot
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup fat-free egg product
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
1 tablespoon light butter with canola oil, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie ingredients until stiff dough forms.
On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart.
Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
In small bowl, mix all frosting ingredients, except nuts, with spoon until smooth. Spread frosting over cookies. Sprinkle with nuts. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Tips:

For a chewier cookie, bake for a shorter amount of time.
For a crispier cookie, bake for a longer amount of time.
To make the cookies extra gooey, add an extra 1/4 cup of shredded carrots.
If you don't have any maple syrup, you can substitute honey or agave nectar.
To make the cookies gluten-free, use gluten-free oats and flour.
For a vegan version of the cookies, use vegan butter and milk.

Conclusion:

These carrot cake oatmeal cookies are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast treat. They are packed with nutritious ingredients like carrots, oats, and spices. Plus, they are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these carrot cake oatmeal cookies a try!