1 cup butter, softened
1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups shredded carrots
4 cups quick-cooking oats
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Recipe
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add carrots; mix well.
Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: 6 dozen.