Via firstlookthencook.comIngredients
Cookies
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (packed) finely grated peeled carrots (from 10 to 12 ounces; grated on small holes of box grater)
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Preparation
Cookies
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 3 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment. Place raisins and oats in small bowl; add 1/4 cup water. Let soak until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Beat butter and both sugars in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in egg, then carrots. Add flour and cinnamon; beat to blend. Stir in raisin-oat mixture and 1/2 cup nuts (batter will be sticky). Drop batter by level tablespoonfuls onto sheets, spacing 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart.
Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until light golden, about 20 minutes (cookies will be soft). Cool on sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to racks and cool completely.
Icing
Beat all ingredients in medium bowl until smooth. Spread icing on cookies.
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