So I got up this morning and I felt like baking. But I wanted to bake something that was healthier than normal. I debated pies, cakes, breads, cookies. So I decided on cookies. I have a crap ton of carrots right now, and I just bought some organic whole rolled oats. So I decided to take an oatmeal cookie recipe, modify it a bit, then make these.

Oatmeal Carrot Raisin Cookies

1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
2 Tbsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
2 Tbsp Flax Seed
1 cup Butter
1 cup Light Brown Sugar
2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
2 Large Eggs
2 Cups Organic Whole Rolled Oats
1 3/4 cup Shredded Carrots
3/4 cup Raisins (can be golden or regular)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Stir so everything is evenly separated

In a large bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Mix with mixer until smooth. Add in the two eggs and the vanilla. Mix well. Mix in the flax seed. Add the flour mixture to this in 1/2 cup increments. It will get a little thick. Add in oats 1 cup at a time. After the oats, I had to switch to just mixing with a wooden spoon. If you have a kitchen aid, you should be okay. Add in the carrots and raisins. Mix well to ensure that the oats, carrots and raisins are equally distributed.

Spoon onto greased cookie sheet. I did about 1 1/2 Tbsp sized dollops.

Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10-12 minutes. Cool and enjoy.

*End of experience notes. I wanted to use applesauce instead of butter, but didn't have any, and really didn't feel like making any from scratch. I may try this again with the applesauce. Also, these can very easily be made more organic by using organic carrots, raisins, and eggs. I haven't really searched for organic flour and such, because we have a lot still, but as they run out, I will be replacing. I also considered using whole wheat flour instead of all purpose, but didn't have any of that. I need to go shopping, I know. I'm also out of vanilla, so hopefully I can find some organic stuff. I'll keep you updated.