Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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24
servings
1 unit

Cooking Spray

coating

1 cup

Brown Sugar

packed

0.75 stick

Shortening

butter flavor

0.75 cup

Shortening

melted butter flavor

0.5 cup

Sugar

2 unit

Eggs

large

1 tsp

Cinnamon

ground

0.5 cup

Carrots

shredded

2 cup

Flour

all-purpose

1.5 cup

Rolled Oats

quick

0.5 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Baking Soda

0.5 cup

Walnuts

chopped

0.5 cup

Raisins

1 unit

Cream Cheese Frosting

no-fuss

0.25 tsp

Cinnamon

ground

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~2 min

Coat baking sheets with cooking spray.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~2 min

In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, shortening, sugar, eggs, and cinnamon with an electric mixer until well blended.

Step 4
~2 min

Stir in shredded carrots.

Step 5
~2 min

In a separate bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, salt, and baking soda.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 6
~2 min

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients at low speed.

Step 7
~2 min

Beat until well blended.

Step 8
~2 min

Stir in chopped walnuts and raisins with a spoon.

Step 9
~2 min

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 10
~2 min

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until light brown around the edges and the center is just set.

Step 11
~2 min

Cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 12
~2 min

Remove cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Step 13
~2 min

If frosting cookies, twist to remove the decorating tip from the frosting nozzle.

Step 14
~2 min

Press the nozzle to dispense a zig-zag stripe of cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie.

Step 15
~2 min

Sprinkle with ground cinnamon.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a softer cookie, use slightly less flour.

Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra spice.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a glass of milk or coffee.

Enjoy as a snack or dessert.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Apple slices

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, often associated with holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving
Easter

Occasion Tags

Holidays
Snacks
Dessert
Baking

Popularity Score

75/100