Recipes: Cookies: Apple Carrot Cookies

1/2 cup shredded apple
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. butter or margarine
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. oats
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. shredded coconut
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground allspice

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Squeeze as much juice out of the shredded apple as possible. Toss the apple with the lemon juice and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until fluffy.

Add the oats, flour, coconut, baking soda and allspice. Beat on medium speed until well combined. Add the carrot and flour, and mix to combine.

Place the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 F. for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

Makes about 6 dozen cookies.

Recipe submitted by Tim Sousa