3/4 c. butter
1 3/4 c. flour
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. oatmeal
1 c. shredded carrots
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. granulated sugar

In a mixing bowl beat butter with electric on medium speed for 30 seconds or until softened. Add 1/2 of the flour, the brown sugar and granulated sugar, egg, baking powder, cinnamon, soda, cloves and vanilla; beat until combined scraping sides of bowl occasionally beat or stir remaining flour. Stir in oats, carrots and raisins if desired.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool. Makes 4 dozen.