Naomi’s Oatmeal-Raisin-Carrot Cookies

And for dessert, she serves cookies so delicious no one will guess they’re good for you!

Ingredients:
• 1-1/4 C butter or margarine
• 1 C brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 C white flour
• 1/2 C whole wheat flour
• 2-1/2 C uncooked oatmeal
• 1 C raisins
• 1/2 C shredded carrots from the garden
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cinnamon

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Mix butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until blended and smooth.
3. Add egg and vanilla. Mix well.
4. Add white flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and oatmeal. Stir until blended.
5. Fold in the raisins and carrots.
6. Drop heaping tablespoon-size portions onto a cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until chewy in the center and crisp on the edges.
8. Cool before removing from the cookie sheet.



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