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

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 375°F for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in the refrigerator.

Makes 3-1/2 dozen.

Submitted by: Clara King