Carrot-Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup solid shortening
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg
1 cup shredded carrots 1 teaspoon vanilla
1-3/4 cup quick cook rolled oats

Directions:
Combine the flours, milk powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Cream together the shortening, sugar, and molasses; add the egg, then add the dry ingredients. Stir until well blended.

Add the carrots, vanilla, and rolled oats; mix well.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake in a preheated 375-degrees. oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

Per Cookie:
Calories: 46
Fat: 1.5g