We know the importance of helping children learn to enjoy fruits and vegetables. As I was reading this article I was reminded of a webinar I watched about increasing the nutrients in baked goods. Pumpkin, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Applesauce, Zucchini and Bananas are often used to make delicious desserts.
When I was nine I entered a 4-H cooking contest and made some yummy carrot cookies. Here is a similar recipe to the one I made.
Carrot Drop Cookies
1 cup margarine
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup shredded carrots
2 cups all-purpose flour (add 1/4 cup if you live at high altitude)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded coconut
In a bowl, cream margarine and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Stir in carrots. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the carrot mixture. Fold in coconut. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 4 1/2 dozen.
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