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Cranberry Orange Carrot Cookies

Cranberry Orange Carrot Cookies for Healthy Holiday Delight

Healthy Cranberry Orange Carrot Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional cookies, offering a fresh burst of flavor and nutrition.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Greek Yogurt or Butter
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
  • 1/4 cup Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups Finely Grated Carrots or Shredded Zucchini
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups Whole Wheat Flour or Almond Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon or Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg optional
For the Sweet Finish
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries or Fresh

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cookie scoop
  • cookie sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix 1 cup of Greek yogurt and 3/4 cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in 2 eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 tablespoon of orange zest, 1/4 cup of orange juice, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups of whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg. Gradually add this to the wet mixture.
  4. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of finely grated carrots and 1 cup of dried cranberries until well combined.
  5. Scoop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
  7. Prepare a glaze by mixing 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of orange juice and 1 teaspoon of orange zest. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
  8. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Pat down grated carrots to reduce moisture for the perfect texture. Watch baking time closely for optimal results.

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