Oatmeal Carrot Cookies

Total Time: 37 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1 cup carrot, shredded
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
• 1/4 cup solid shortening
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 egg

Recipe

• 1 combine the flours, milk powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
• 2 in another bowl, cream together the shortening, sugar, and molasses.
• 3 add the egg and then the dry ingredients.
• 4 stir until well blended.
• 5 add the carrots, vanilla, and oats, and mix well.
• 6 drop by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
• 7 bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
• 8 cool on wire rack.