Friday, June 1, 2007

Carrot-Oatmeal Cookies

Carrot-Oatmeal CookiesIngredients:1/2 cup All-purpose flour1/4 cup Nonfat dry milk powder1/4 teaspoon Baking soda1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg1/4 cup Shortening1/2 cup Molasses1 cup Shredded carrots1 3/4 cups Quick cooking oats1/2 cup Whole wheat flour1 teaspoon Baking powder1/2 teaspoon Salt1/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon1/3 cup Brown sugar1 Egg1 teaspoon VanillaDirections:Combine the flours, milk powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Cream together the shortening, sugar, and molasses; add the egg, then the dry ingredients.Stir until well blended. Add the carrots, vanilla, and oats, and mix well.Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 375F oven for 10-12 min. or until lightly browned.Cool on wire rack.