Soft and Chewy Spiced Carrot Cake Cookies

INGREDIENTS

large egg

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup

light brown sugar, packed

1/4 cup

granulated sugar

1 tbsp

vanilla extract

1 1/2 tsp

cinnamon

1 tsp

allspice

3/4 tsp

ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp

ground cloves

salt, optional and to taste

1 cup

all-purpose flour

1 cup

old-fashioned whole rolled oats (not instant or quick cook)

1/2 tsp

baking soda

3/4

heaping cup grated carrots, loosely packed

1/2

to 2/3 cup butterscotch chips (or white chocolate), optional

1/2 cup

raisins (or nuts), optional