CARROT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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"The recipe for these scrumptious cookies was handwritten in a cookbook I received from my husband's grandmother," notes Karin Woodbury of Ocala, Florida. "She told my husband when he was young that these treats were a good way to get his carrots. He loved then anyway!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1/3 cup fat-free milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup raisins

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and oil until blended. Beat in eggs, then milk. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in the chips, oats, carrots and raisins. , Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray; flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 10-13 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.