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Golden Harvest Cookies

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.
Golden Harvest Cookies
Golden Harvest Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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  • Total Time
    Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Makes
    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

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

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  • 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! :)

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