3/4 c. butter
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. rolled oats
1 c. finely shredded carrots
1/2 c. raisin (optional)

In a mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds or until softened. Add about HALF of the flour, the brown sugar, sugar, egg, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, and vanilla. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat or stir in remaining flour. Stir in oats, carrots, and raisins, if desired.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden. Remove from baking sheet. Cool on a wire rack. Makes about 4 dozen.