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    Home » Cookie Recipes » Old Fashioned Oatmeal Carrot Cookies

    Old Fashioned Oatmeal Carrot Cookies

    Date: September 1, 2020 by Christian Guzman • This post may contain affiliate links. See Privacy Policy below.

    Old Fashioned Oatmeal Carrot Cookies are great for a lightly sweet dessert when you’ve got that craving for your grandma’s oatmeal cookies.

    Every once in awhile, I just want a cookie. I don’t want it to be overly sweet or overly spiced. I just want to taste the yummy taste of oatmeal cookie goodness.

    Recipe | Substitutions | Variations and Add-Ins

    24Bite: Old Fashioned Oatmeal Carrot Cookie Recipe by Christin Guzman
    With some extra prep, you can make these perfectly shaped cookies for easy stacking, making them perfect for a cookie exchange.
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    There are times when I need to bring out my grandma’s oatmeal cookie recipe. My mom says that this particular recipe was so popular because it doesn’t include cinnamon. Grandma was allergic to cinnamon.

    So, although I love cinnamon, I decided not to alter the recipe. Sometimes you need authentic grandma, right?

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    Ingredients

    You’ll find that these cookies use very few ingredients. I’m not using cinnamon or nutmeg in this one. You get the full oatmeal taste, without anything extra.

    The carrots in this oatmeal cookie recipe will provide some sweetness. They provide some pretty color as well!

    If you don’t have carrots, try shredding some zucchini instead. Be sure to leave the peel on the zucchini when shredding because that will add a pretty color too.

    Substitutions

    Can I use Old Fashioned Rolled Oats Instead of Quick Cooking?

    Yes! You can easily substitute old fashioned oats for quick cooking oats when used in baking recipes. I recommend that you pulse them little bit in the food processor before use.

    If you don’t have a food processor, you could chop them a little with a chef knife instead. Or, you could live on the edge and use the old fashioned oats, without any chopping. Your secret is safe with me.

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    Substitution for Baking Powder

    We’re still in a medical crisis and the grocery stores are still out of some ingredients. If you find yourself without baking powder, all is not lost. You can still enjoy these oatmeal cookies.

    For each teaspoon of baking powder, mix together ½ teaspoon cream of tartar, ¼ teaspoon baking soda and ¼ teaspoon cornstarch and use that instead.

    24Bite: Old Fashioned Oatmeal Carrot Cookie Recipe by Christin Guzman
    These cookies are great with milk so be sure to have some on hand.

    Substitution for Baking Soda

    Baking powder is a quick and easy substitute for baking soda. If you need to substitute, you will need three times the amount of baking powder for the required baking soda.

    For this recipe, you will need ½ teaspoon baking soda, so you will replace it with 1 ½ teaspoon (or ½ tablespoon) of baking powder.

    Read more about substitutions at Life Hacker.

    Variations and Add-ins

    I will be making variations of this recipe very soon. We love cookies around here!

    Coconut. I think I would like to try to replace the walnuts for shredded coconut. I love coconut.

    Raisins. to give this recipe more of a carrot cake taste, try adding raisins. Golden raisins would be oustanding!

    Pecans. Pecans and oatmeal work great together. Try replacing the walnuts for pecans.

    Cinnamon. If you have a carrot cake craving, try adding cinnamon and nutmeg. Add a bit of cream cheese frosting and you’ll be all set.

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    24Bite: Old Fashioned Oatmeal Carrot Cookie Recipe by Christin Guzman

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    4.96 from 46 votes
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Refrigeration Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Calories: 131kcal
    Author: Christian Guzman
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    Old Fashioned Oatmeal Carrot Cookies are great for a lightly sweet dessert when you've got that craving for your grandma's oatmeal cookies.

    For more information, be sure to check the recipe details in the attached 24Bite® post.

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup All Purpose Flour
    • 1 cup Quick Cooking Oats
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened (one stick)
    • ½ cup Brown Sugar, packed
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 1 Egg, large
    • ½ cup Chopped Walnuts
    • ½ cup Carrot, shredded, about 1 large or 2 medium
    • Cooking Spray, like Pam

    Instructions

    • Whisk together flour, oats, salt, baking powder and baking soda in medium bowl until well combined.
    • Beat butter, sugar and vanilla extract in large bowl until creamy.
    • Add egg and mix well.
    • Gradually add flour mixture, about one-half cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
    • Stir in walnuts and carrot until well mixed throughout.
    • Cover and refrigerate dough for one hour.
    • Preheat oven to 350℉.
    • Cover cookie sheets with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Roll balls of dough, one tablespoon at a time and place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Spray a second parchment paper with cooking spray and place on top of the dough balls, spray side toward the dough balls. Press down with a glass or other object slightly in order to flatten a little then remove the second parchment paper. We used a 1" cookie scoop which makes it so much easier to get uniform cookies.
    • Place remaining cookie dough back in the refrigerator during shaping of subsequent batches.
    • Place cookies in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are very lightly golden.
    • Remove from oven and remove cookies to wire rack immediately to cool. Cool completely before storing. Makes two dozen cookies.



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    Notes

    The total estimated time considers 12 cookies being baked at a time. If you have larger baking sheets or a larger oven, you will be able to bake more at a time to finish sooner.
    This recipe is great for small familes. When using for a cookie exchange, the recipe can be easily doubled or tripled, if necessary.
    Nutrition Facts
    Old Fashioned Oatmeal Carrot Cookies
    Amount Per Serving (0 g)
    Calories 131 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Sodium 104mg5%
    Carbohydrates 17g6%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 12g13%
    Protein 1g2%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Course Cookies, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword cookie exchange recipe, oatmeal and carrot cookies, oatmeal carrot cookies, oatmeal cookies
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    Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All amounts are estimates and 24Bite® takes no responsibility for actual figures since calculations vary by packaging and supplier. Please calculate the amounts yourself based on package labeling if you have specific dietary requirements. 24Bite®, Kim Guzman or Christian Guzman shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on this website or actions you take as a result.

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    1. Nart at Cooking with Nart says

      October 11, 2020 at 9:56 pm

      5 stars
      I love cookies that have oatmeal in them and your ones here also have carrots. That’s a bonus! Gonna have to give this recipe a try.

      Reply
    2. veenaazmanov says

      October 11, 2020 at 11:26 pm

      5 stars
      Healthy cookies and so easy. Oats and carrot make an awesome combination. Need to definitely check my batch.

      Reply
    3. Adrianne says

      October 12, 2020 at 12:58 am

      5 stars
      These oatmeal cookies look so tasty!! I love the simple ingredients and how easy they sound. Yum!!

      Reply
    4. Dannii says

      October 12, 2020 at 2:13 am

      5 stars
      I love oat cookies, because it mean that I can justify having cookies for breakfast. Love the addition of carrot too.

      Reply
    5. Rachna says

      October 12, 2020 at 6:45 am

      5 stars
      I love oat cookies. They are healthy and so delicious. Love the easy recipe and the addition of carrot here.

      Reply
    6. Ms Zee says

      November 17, 2022 at 4:31 pm

      5 stars
      Made two batches for my school’s bake sale. They came out sooo good! The texture is like cake in a cookie. Everyone loved the taste and texture, thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Christian Guzman says

        November 18, 2022 at 1:12 am

        That’s wonderful to hear! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed them. Thanks so much for visiting.

        Reply
    7. Gabriela says

      March 04, 2023 at 9:25 pm

      5 stars
      Great combination!
      How would you store them better?

      Reply
      • Christian Guzman says

        March 05, 2023 at 10:39 am

        I would store them in an airtight container on the counter. I have also put them in an airtight container in the freezer with waxed paper squares between them. When I get ready to eat them, I take a couple out of the freezer and put on the counter for about 30 minutes. Thank you for visiting!

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