Fresh Fruits Recipes - Lemon Carrot Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup/75 g all purpose/plain flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/8 tsp salt

• 1/4 cup/50 g granulated sugar

• 2 tbsp finely grated lemon zest

• 2 tbsp margarine or butter, softened

• 1 2/3 cups/200 g very finely shredded carrots or grated carrots

• 1 tbsp cold water (optional)

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/gas 4. Butter a cookie sheet.

2. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl. Reserve 2 teaspoons of the sugar.

3. Beat the margarine and remaining sugar with the lemon zest in a medium bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy.

4. Use a wooden spoon to mix in the shredded carrot, followed by the dry ingredients to make a soft dough. If the dough is stiff, add the water.

5. Drop tablespoons of the dough 2 inches (5 cm) apart onto the prepared cookie sheet. Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with the reserved sugar.

6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and firm to the touch.