Cookies
This snack is a delicious addition to various meals, often eaten by itself in the kitchen when we think nobody can see us. It is rich in essential sugars and fats, contributing to a sense of guilt and self-loathing after we eat just one more but actually finish the whole package.
This food item is served in various meal programs across NYC, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, catering, and CACFP.
👨🍳 Chef's Tip: For optimal flavor and texture, lightly warm them in an oven or microwave to enhance its taste and texture before serving.
💡 Did you know? Cookie dough was originally eaten plain, until a chef attempted to sabotage his reality television rival's cookie dough by burning it. Instead, he inadvertently made it even better and discovered modern cookies, losing the 1837 competition (and the prize money) to his rival in the process. Fortunately, he now had lots of cookies to help drown the guilt.
🏙️ NYC Connection: In New York City, the home base for Sesame Street lives Cookie Monster, the first and only children's television character to be approved to portray the effects of cookie addiction to a young audience.
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Recipe: Cookies
These vegetable cookies are a unique twist on a classic treat, combining sweet and savory flavors for a delightful snack that can be enjoyed any time of day.
Ingredients
- •1 cup grated carrots
- •1 cup rolled oats
- •1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- •1/2 cup brown sugar
- •1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- •1/4 cup raisins
- •1 tsp vanilla extract
- •1/2 tsp baking soda
- •1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- •1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2In a large bowl, mix together grated carrots, rolled oats, and whole wheat flour.
- 3Add brown sugar, applesauce, raisins, vanilla extract, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the bowl and stir until combined.
- 4Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- 5Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- 6Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chef Tips
- For added texture, mix in chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Substitute grated zucchini for carrots for a different flavor profile.
Aspirational home recipe for reference. HHFS's production preparation may vary based on batch sizes, sourcing, and compliance requirements.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.