3/4 c. butter
1 3/4 c. flour
3/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. granulated 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. oats
1 c. shredded carrots, fine
1/2 c. raisins, if you like

Beat butter until softened. Add half of flour, both sugars, and next 6 ingredients. Beat until combined. Beat or stir in remaining flour. Stir in oats, carrots and raisins. Drop on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.