Carrot Apple Breakfast Wonder Cookies
Start your day off right with these delightful Carrot Apple Breakfast Wonder Cookies! Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekends, these cookies are not only tasty but also packed with wholesome ingredients. Made with freshly grated carrots and apples, and enriched with nuts and coconut, they strike a perfect balance between sweet and hearty. Ideal for sharing with friends during garage sales or enjoying on your own, these cookies will become a staple in your morning routine. The dough is slightly sticky, which makes for easy scooping with an ice cream scoop, resulting in perfectly mounded cookies that bake to perfection. Enjoy them warm with a dusting of powdered sugar for a sweet touch!
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Servings
220
Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
Unbleached all-purpose flour
2 3/4 cups (sifted)
Baking powder
1 teaspoon (null)
Salt
1/4 teaspoon (null)
Ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon (null)
Unsalted butter
3/4 cup (room temperature)
Grated orange zest
1 teaspoon (null)
Large eggs
2 (null)
Vanilla extract
2 teaspoons (null)
Carrot
1 cup (finely grated (approximately 3-4 carrots))
Peeled apple
3/4 cup (grated (approximately 1 apple))
Raisins
1 cup (null)
Shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 cup (null)
Walnuts
1 cup (coarsely chopped)
Powdered sugar
null (for dusting)
Instructions
1
Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350°F (175°C).
2
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
3
In a medium bowl, sift together the unbleached all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
4
In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the softened unsalted butter, grated orange zest, and sugar until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
5
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture and continue mixing until well combined, about another minute.
6
Fold in the finely grated carrot, grated apple, raisins, shredded coconut, and coarsely chopped walnuts until well combined, noting that the mixture may be quite moist.
7
On low speed, add the flour mixture gradually, mixing until just incorporated. The dough will be soft and sticky.
8
Using an ice cream scoop or a measuring cup with a 1/4 cup capacity, scoop mounds of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 1/2 inches apart.
9
Bake the cookies one sheet at a time in the preheated oven until the bottoms are golden brown and the tops are pale but firm, about 20 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center of a cookie should come out clean.
10
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then use a wide metal spatula to transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11
Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar if desired. These cookies can be stored in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
10g
Fat
30g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Carrot Apple Breakfast Wonder Cookies?
They are a hearty and wholesome breakfast cookie made with freshly grated carrots, apples, nuts, raisins, and coconut, designed for a quick morning meal or snack.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C) with the rack positioned in the middle.
How long do these cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for approximately 20 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and the tops are pale but firm.
How many carrots do I need for this recipe?
You will need approximately 3 to 4 carrots to produce the 1 cup of finely grated carrot required.
Do I need to peel the apple before grating?
Yes, the recipe specifically calls for 3/4 cup of peeled and grated apple.
What should I use to scoop the dough?
Because the dough is soft and sticky, an ice cream scoop or a 1/4 cup measuring cup is recommended for forming the cookies.
How should I store these cookies?
Store the cookies in a tightly sealed container at room temperature.
How long will the cookies stay fresh?
These cookies will remain fresh for up to 4 days when stored properly at room temperature.
What type of flour is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 3/4 cups of sifted unbleached all-purpose flour.
How many calories are in one cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 220 calories.
Is there any protein in these breakfast cookies?
Yes, each cookie provides approximately 3 grams of protein.
Can I use salted butter?
The recipe specifies unsalted butter at room temperature for the best control over the salt content.
What type of nuts are included?
The recipe includes 1 cup of coarsely chopped walnuts.
How much orange zest is required?
You will need 1 teaspoon of grated orange zest to add flavor to the butter and sugar mixture.
What should I do with the powdered sugar?
The powdered sugar is intended for dusting over the cookies once they have completely cooled.
Why is my dough so sticky?
The dough is naturally soft and sticky due to the high moisture content from the fresh carrots and apples.
How far apart should I space the cookies on the baking sheet?
The mounds of dough should be spaced at least 2 1/2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Do I need to use parchment paper?
Yes, lining your baking sheets with parchment paper is recommended to prevent the cookies from sticking.
How do I check if the cookies are done?
Insert a toothpick near the center of a cookie; if it comes out clean, the cookies are ready.
What is the fat content per cookie?
There are 10 grams of fat per cookie.
What are the carbohydrate levels?
Each cookie contains approximately 30 grams of carbohydrates.
Can I substitute the raisins?
While the recipe calls for raisins, you could likely substitute them with other dried fruits like cranberries or chopped dates.
How many eggs are needed?
The recipe requires 2 large eggs.
Is it necessary to sift the dry ingredients?
Yes, sifting the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together ensures an even distribution and a better cookie texture.
What kind of coconut should I use?
The recipe specifies 1/2 cup of shredded sweetened coconut.
How long should the cookies cool on the sheet?
Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
What speed should I use on my electric mixer?
Use medium speed for creaming the butter and sugar, and low speed when incorporating the flour mixture.
Can these be served warm?
Yes, they are delicious served warm, especially with a fresh dusting of powdered sugar.
Is the cinnamon essential?
The 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon provides a warm spice profile that complements the apple and carrot flavors.
How much vanilla extract is used?
The recipe uses 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract for flavoring.