Ingredients
2/3 cup shortening1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves2 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup shredded carrots1/2 cup chopped pecans
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in the oats, carrots and pecans.
Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 6-8 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
