Spiced Carrot Chews
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Makes about 6 dozen 2-1/2" cookies
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In large mixer bowl, blend until fluffy:
1 c. margarine
1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
Add and blend:
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
Add and combine just until mixed:
1-1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
2 c. rolled oats
2 c. shredded carrots
3/4 c. chopped nuts
1/2 to 1 c. raisins
Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture on greased baking sheets and
bake for 13-15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet and
then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
NOTE: I used the full cup of margarine in the recipe, but after
tasting the resulting product I believe that one could reduce it by
at least half (possibly more), perhaps substituting applesauce for the
remainder to provide the adequate liquid in the mixture. (
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