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Healthy Oatmeal Cookies (with Apple and Carrot)

Soft, wholesome oatmeal cookies made with apple and carrot for an easy family-friendly snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 16 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 104
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup apple finely grated and lightly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup carrot finely grated, lightly packed
  • 1/4 cup raisins optional
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts chopped, optional
Optional Drizzle
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl large
  • 1 mixing bowl medium
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 baking sheet or baking tray
  • 1 parchment paper
  • 1 cookie scoop optional
  • 1 Wire rack for cooling

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in the grated apple and grated carrot. Stir in the raisins and chopped walnuts, if using.
  6. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes so the oats can absorb some moisture.
Shape and Bake
  1. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
  2. Gently flatten each mound with the back of a spoon.
  3. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until the cookies are set and lightly golden around the edges.
  4. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Drizzle
  1. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth, then drizzle lightly over the cooled cookies.

Notes

Finely grate the apple and carrot for the best texture. Lightly squeeze excess moisture from juicy apple before mixing. These cookies do not spread much, so flatten before baking. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container, and skip the drizzle for easier lunchbox packing.