CARROT OATMEAL COOKIES

By curly

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup shortening
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 4 cups quick-cooking oats
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.

Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in carrots.

Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 375° for 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.


Nutritional Facts
1 cookie equals 147 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 133 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.