CARROT COOKIES WITH BESAN

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These cookies use besan/gram (chickpea) flour and whole wheat flour and contain no salt. The besan lends a somewhat nutty flavor, and shortening keeps the cookies soft.

Provided by wowmarlene

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 27m

Yield 12 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup besan
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup finely grated carrot

Steps:

  • Peel and finely grate one full carrot.
  • Cream together the shortening and sugar.
  • Mix in the egg.
  • Add in the flour and baking powder.
  • Fold in finely grated carrot until blended well.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375 for 10-13 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 42, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 9.1, Protein 2.1

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