Carrots, Carrots and More Carrots

Happy Wednesday, Sugar Pies. Welcome. Come on in and grab ya' a cup of tea and some smack my lips , yummy to the tummy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies. 

             

I have some more carrot pickin' finishes to share with you. 

First off my mini Carrot quilt. On a whim, I whipped this little baby up . 

              

I think it would look cute draped off the side of the hutch or even in a basket.

If you are interested I have included the applique pattern below. I needle turned mine, but applique' yours using your favorite method. 

Click here for the Carrot Applique pattern 

 Some of you know I have been on a carrot kick lately. 

If you missed my Carrot Pickin Country Hutch tour, click here. You will see all kinds of carrot decor. 

But wait I did not stop with the hutch , my foyer hosts a little carrot tree. And.......

       

A carrot quilt  is  in the mix of the Spring quilts which are draped over thrifted shutters. 

 

And.....

A carrot quilt is  on one of the doors.  

        

Oh boy, how many carrot quilts does one need? Hmmm I think 152 would be a  nice round number. LOL. 😂😄🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕

Last week, I shared some clothes pin carrots that I made. Click here to visit this post.  You will also find my Carrot Cake Cookie recipe there. 

I also can not forget Beatrice the Bunny Stamp. I finished her last week . And what did she have in her cute little paws? You guessed it ! CARROTS . No descent bunny would be caught without their favorite healthy snack. 

I can not mention Beatrice without talking about Buford too. You may have seen him in A Basket of Spring. He has a little carrot too.  Lol I told you I was on a carrot kick.

 

Today I would like to share  a Carrot Trifle  or sometimes I call them cookies . I finish mine in round ornaments that look like cookies.  

I have a whole series of trifles. They all measure about the same - around   1 3/8 " on 14 count aida. Click here to visit my tutorial on finishing. 

Click here for the Carrot Trifle.

The trifles are just quick stitches . Great to tuck into tiered trays , finish as an ornament , use as scissor fobs, or give as gifts. 

Can you imagine this one stitched up as a gift , including your favorite carrot recipe. 

Speaking of recipes, I wanted to share my Carrot Cake  Oatmeal Cookie Recipe. 

CARROT CAKE OATMEAL COOKIES

YIELDS : 48 cookies

INGREDIENTS: 

3/4 cup of melted butter

3/4 cup of brown sugar

3/4 cup of white sugar

1 egg

1 cup of shredded carrots

1/4 cup of water

2 Tablespoons of grated orange zest

2 cups of rolled oats

2 cups of all purpose flour

1 teaspoon of baking soda

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1/2 teaspoon of  ground nutmeg

DIRECTIONS: 

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease baking sheets. 

2. In a large bowl place, add butter, brown sugar, white sugar and egg. Mix. Then add carrots, water, and orange zest. Mix. 

3. Add oats, flour, baking soda, salt , nutmeg and cinnamon. Mix . 

4. Drop by teaspoonful onto baking sheets about 2 inches apart. 

5. Bake in preheated oven until edges are set and golden, about 8-10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

6. As an extra you might want to drizzle cream cheese over the top of the cookies. 

I feel so blessed that you stopped by for a visit today and thank you for tolerating my newest obsession🥕🥕🥕 Hmmm! Now what can I become obsessed with next. 🤔😃 We both know it will be something. Lol.  I hope you have the best day. As always....

Happy quilting and stitching, 

Melisa

He who plants a garden, plants happiness! - Chinese proverb

Life is a garden ! Dig it ! - Joe Dirt

Hugs and Stitches!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy who always fed my newest obsessions. Love and miss you , Amo. 

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