Spiced Carrot Chews
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Makes about 6 dozen 2-1/2" cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

In large mixer bowl, blend until fluffy:
    1 c. margarine
    1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar

Add and blend:
    1 egg
    1 tsp. vanilla

Add and combine just until mixed:
    1-1/4 c. all-purpose flour 
    1 tsp. baking powder
    1 tsp. ground cinnamon
    1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
    1/4 tsp. ground cloves
    2 c. rolled oats
    2 c. shredded carrots
    3/4  c. chopped nuts
    1/2 to 1  c. raisins

Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture on greased baking sheets and 
bake for 13-15 minutes.  Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet and 
then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

NOTE:  I used the full cup of margarine in the recipe, but after 
tasting the resulting product I believe that one could reduce it by 
at least half (possibly more), perhaps substituting applesauce for the
remainder to provide the adequate liquid in the mixture.