Bake/Cook/Make Day Saturday!

Bake/Cook/Make Day Saturday:

Carrot Cookies

• 1 Cup Shortening
• 3/4 cup Sugar
• 1 Cup Shredded Carrots
• 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
• 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

1. In a bowl, cream the shortening and sugar.  Add the eggs; mix well.  Stir in carrots.  Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to carrot mixture.
2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.  Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.  Remove to wire racks to cool.
3. To keep moist carrot cookies, store the cookies with a slice of bread.

Oatmeal Cookies:

• 3 Cups Quick-Cooking Oats
• 2/3 Cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2/3 Cup Sugar
• 1/3 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 Cup Egg Substitute
• 1/3 Cup Light Corn Syrup
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1. In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, sugars, baking powder and salt.  Add the egg substitute, corn syrup and vanilla; mix well.
2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.  Remove to wire racks.

Recipes found in the Taste of Home Best Loved Cookies and Bars or go on www.tasteofhome.com

Bake/Cook/Make Day Saturday!