GOLDEN HARVEST COOKIES

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.