1/2 c. butter
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. rolled oats
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. shredded carrots (not too fine)

In large mixer bowl with electric mixer, beat butter, sugars until well mixed. Add eggs; mix well. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to butter mixture. Stir in oats, raisins, carrots and nuts.

Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake 25 to 30 minutes in preheated 350 degree oven. Cool on racks. Yield: 3 dozen cookies.