A little treat reminiscent of carrot cake, perfect for satisfying an afternoon or late night craving or even to accompany your morning coffee! Why not, it's like an oatmeal and carrot muffin... Hmm, a "Carrot Cake" oatmeal for breakfast, that sounds good, right?! To be continued! Until then, enjoy these decadent and moist cakes!
What's better than a spicy galette to satisfy a craving? With a touch of molasses and a delicious blend of spices, these cookies are a hit in our house. Plus, you can sneak some vegetables in for the kids! You can vary the "add-ons" according to your preferences. My recipe contains shredded coconut and raisins, I avoided nuts so I could put some in the lunch box, but these galettes would be just as delicious with chopped walnuts.
I like to test bake a single cookie before making a whole sheet pan, it allows me to adjust the temperature and baking time without sacrificing a large batch of cookies. As with the molasses cookies, I use a small ice cream scoop to form the cookies and flatten them slightly before baking. My favorite scoop holds about 2 tablespoons, which is a non-essential tool… but so much fun to use!
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Soft Carrot and Spice Cookies
Craving a sweet snack that's reminiscent of carrot cake? My soft carrot cookies are the perfect way to satisfy your cravings while hiding some veggies. With a touch of molasses and a burst of spice, they're both moist and irresistible. Find out how to add a little sweetness to your day with this recipe!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup vegetable margarine
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp mace
- A pinch of cloves
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup finely grated carrots + 2 tbsp for garnish
- 3/4 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F, positioning rack in upper third of oven.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp grated carrots and a little sugar, set aside.
- In a mixer, beat together margarine, brown sugar, sugar and molasses until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one by one as well as the vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Sift together flour, salt, baking soda and spices.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Add the oats, coconut, raisins and grated carrots.
- Shape into balls using a small ice cream scoop, flatten slightly and top with the grated carrots set aside in step 2.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, adjust the time according to the size of the cookies.
Nutrition Information
Yield 48 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 107Lipides 4.5gSaturated Fat 1.7gTrans Fat 0.5gUnsaturated Fat 2.6gCholesterol 7.8mgSodium 58mgCarbohydrates 16gFiber 1gSugar 7.9gProtein 1.6g
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