How to Make After-School Carrot Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

After a long day at school, kids are often in need of a tasty and wholesome treat to satisfy their hunger and give them a boost of energy. These After-School Carrot Cookies are the perfect solution, combining the sweetness of carrots with the comforting warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Not only are these cookies delicious, but they also provide a healthy dose of vitamins and fiber, making them a guilt-free indulgence for kids and adults alike. The addition of oats and nuts adds a satisf...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup finely shredded carrots
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 cookies

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine butter and brown sugar in a large bowl; mix together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in carrots and egg.
  • Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg and salt in a bowl. Stir into carrot mixture, a little at a time, blending dough well after each addition.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto a baking sheet; flatten with a moistened fork.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are golden and crisp, about 15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    74 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 70mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 35mg