Carrot Raisin Cookies

This classic cookie recipe can be made with sugar substitute for a diabetes-friendly dessert option.

Diabetic Living Magazine
Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Recipe Summary

active:
30 mins
total:
50 mins
Servings:
36

Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt; beat until combined. Beat in egg, applesauce and vanilla. Beat in as much of the flour as you can. Stir in any remaining flour, carrots, raisins and walnuts just until combined.

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  • Drop by slightly rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes or until edges are firm. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; cool completely.

Tips

Tips: If using sugar substitute, choose Splenda(R) Brown Sugar Baking Blend. Follow package directions to use product amount equivalent to 1 cup brown sugar. Nutrition Per Serving with Substitute: same as below, except 88 cal., 11 g carb. (5 g sugars), 113 mg sodium. Exchanges: 0 other carbohydrate., 1 fat.

To store, layer between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1 cookie
Per Serving:
98 calories; protein 2g; carbohydrates 14g; dietary fiber 1g; sugars 8g; fat 4g; saturated fat 2g; cholesterol 12mg; sodium 115mg.
Exchanges:

1/2 starch, 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1/2 fat
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