Ingredients for Carrot Cookies With Besan
- 1 cup shortening
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- Vanilla Extract
- Besan
- Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 large carrot (approximately 1 cup grated)
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How to Make Carrot Cookies With Besan
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a cookie sheet.
- Peel and finely grate 1 large carrot (approximately 1 cup grated).
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup shortening and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour, ½ cup besan (gram flour), and 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the grated carrot until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
36g
Fat
6g
Carbs
4g
