Carrot Oatmeal Cookies

Wholesome, naturally honey-sweetened, spiced carrot oatmeal cookies.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup honey
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup nuts, chopped

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking sheet; set aside.
2. In a large bowl cream together shortening and carrots. Stir in honey and eggs. Gradually stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins, oats and nuts.
3. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheet. Bake for about 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Makes 3 dozen cookies.