DESSERT RECIPE: Carrot Raisin Cookies

1-cup all-purpose flour
1-cup natural bran
¼-cup lightly packed brown sugar
2-tsp baking powder
1-tsp ground cinnamon
½-tsp salt
½-cup grated carrot
¼-cup chopped raisins
1-egg
2/3-cup 2% milk
2-tbsp butter or margarine, melted
1-tbsp molasses
1-tsp vanilla

Lightly oil, or spray with non-stick spray, two baking sheets, or use non-stick baking sheets
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, bran, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt
Stir in carrot and raisins
In a small bowl, beat together the egg, milk, butter, molasses, and vanilla
Make a well in dry ingredients
Pour in milk mixture and mix just until dry ingredients are moistened
Batter will be rough and lumpy
Drop by rounded tablespoons about 2” apart onto prepared baking sheets to make 26 equal mounds
Bake in preheated 400* oven for 18 minutes or until browned

Makes about 2 dozen

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