Adapted from: http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/carrotoatmeal-cookies-recipe.html

1 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 c rolled oats
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
2/3 c chopped walnuts
1 c shredded carrots
1/2 c maple syrup or sugar
1/2 c butter, just melted

Preheat oven to 375.

Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, oats, ginger, and cinnamon. Stir in the carrots and the nuts.

In another bowl whisk together the maple syrup and the butter. Pour this into the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Put spoonfuls of batter on baking sheet and flatten slightly. Leave about 1 inch between cookies. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are golden.

Makes about 2 dozen.