Carrot Cookie Bites
By Nanasjoy
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Details
Preparation
Step 1
In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla.
Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture.
Stir in the oats, carrots, and pecans.
To freeze cookie dough, drop desired amount of dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets; freeze until firm. Transfer frozen cookie dough balls into a resealable plastic freezer bag. May be frozen for up to 3 months.
Drop remaining cookie dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove to wire racks to cool.
To use frozen cookie dough: Place frozen dough balls 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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