Golden Harvest Cookies

Name: Golden Harvest Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup self-rising flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup raisins

Folks may be skeptical when you tell them the ingredients in these cookies. But what a tantalizing treat for the taste buds! These unique cookies are just slightly sweet.

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup self-rising flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup raisins

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in the refrigerator.

Editor's Note

As a substitute for self-rising flour, place 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 3/4 cup.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 176 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Golden Harvest Cookies in Best of Country Cookies

Reviews

My Review

Click stars to rate

Average Rating:

mmmommie70

Oct 1, 2012

My family really enjoyed these cookies. I was truly amazed about how moist they are and delicious. Must have been the cheese!
mmmommie70

Oct 1, 2012

My family really enjoyed these cookies. I was truly amazed about how moist they are and delicious. Must have been the cheese! :)