Carrot Oatmeal Raisin (Walnut) Mega Cookies!

This cookie was inspired by a vegan cookie that I would get at a farmers market on weekends. The cookies were HUGE, delicious, and only $2.50!

• Ready In: 32 mins
• Serves: 10-16

Ingredients

• 1  cup  shredded carrot
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped walnuts
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1  large egg
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄4 cups rolled oats (not instant)
• 1  cup whole wheat flour
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 cup sugar-free maple syrup

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg, maple syrup and vanilla.
3. Add remaining ingredients and mix until well blended.
4. Drop the dough into 1/4 (or 1/3!) cup mounds about 3" apart on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 - 15 minutes, or until golden. Check after 10 minutes to avoid overbaking!
5. Use a spatula to transfer slightly cooled cookies to a rack or plate.