Winter Veggie Soft Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft cookies blending grated winter vegetables and warm spices for a wholesome, comforting snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup finely grated carrots
02 - 1 cup finely grated parsnip
03 - 1/2 cup finely grated peeled and cored apple
→ Dry Ingredients
04 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Wet Ingredients
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
12 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1 large egg
15 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
16 - 3/4 cup rolled oats
17 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
18 - 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until evenly mixed.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
05 - Stir in the grated carrots, parsnip, and apple until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
07 - Fold in the rolled oats along with chopped walnuts and raisins if using, ensuring an even distribution.
08 - Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
09 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until the cookie edges turn lightly golden.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These cookies sneak healthy winter vegetables into a sweet treat without anyone guessing
- The balance of warming spices and natural sweetness makes them perfect for chilly afternoons
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- Using fresh, finely grated vegetables ensures your cookies stay moist without sogginess
- Toasting walnuts before adding them enhances their flavor and adds a depth that really pops
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- Grate your vegetables finely to blend seamlessly into the cookie batter without losing moisture
- The secret ingredient is the balance of spices and sweet apple to complement the earthiness of the parsnip and carrot