Carrot Cookies

I had a some leftover cooked carrots from Sunday dinner that I wanted to use up. What better way than some cookies!

• 1/2 c. coconut oil
• 1/2 c. sucanat
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 Tbl ground flax mixed with 3 Tbl water or 1 egg equivalent
• 1/2 c. cooked mashed carrots
• 1 c. soft whole wheat or spelt flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
• 1 tsp. grated orange rind

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix oil, sugar and vanilla. Add carrots and flax/egg. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Blend together with oil mixture. Stir in walnuts and orange rind.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lined cookie sheet. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until set.

Frost if desired using Agave Frosting or Powdered Sugar, orange juice with some grated rind!

Makes 2 dozen