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I forgot to add that using a small cookie scoop ( about 1") & heaping each scoop, I got 39 -2" cookies. If you used the raisins or pineapple you would get even more!<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"06\/16\/2012 11:10","GUID":"e49cd5200fae4bed91ba5c9c0d988f3e","MemberId":4259260,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"elsnana","SubmittedDate":"06\/16\/2012 11:16"},{"Comment":"
I just made these cookies to serve to guests at my B&B. I had been looking for something that would be diabetic friendly & I thought these sounded good. I did change a few things tho to make them even better for diabetics & a bit more healthy.I used a mixture of brown sugar & splenda (1\/2c brown sugar & 1\/4 c splenda), 1c unbleached all purpose flour & 1\/2c Whole wheat flour,3\/4 tsp cinnamon & 1\/4 tsp nutmeg. I also left out the raisins to lower the sugar count. They turned out great, except I like my carrot cake more spicy, so next time I will try at least a tsp of cinnamon & maybe a bit more nutmeg. I would also like to experiment with the fat & cholesterol content by using 1\/2 unsweetened applesauce for the butter & egg whites for the eggs. I almost always substitute some applesauce for the fat & use egg whites, but I was in a hurry & needed them to turn out the 1st time! some unsweetened, drained crushed pineapple instead of the raisins might be nice too! Hmmmmm!!!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"06\/16\/2012 11:10","GUID":"e49cd5200fae4bed91ba5c9c0d988f3e","MemberId":4259260,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"elsnana","SubmittedDate":"06\/16\/2012 11:10"},{"Comment":"
I made these cookies for the first time and they turned out great!! They taste just a little cake and my boyfriend says all they need is that cream cheese frosting.... but then that would defeat the purpose of them being low fat, they are not overly sweet and they taste really good, I will definitely make them again. I am diabetic so I didnt feel guilty eating them. YUM!!!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"05\/07\/2010 17:34","GUID":"bfe19f5e19ee47ef8132bd7af1300810","MemberId":3716977,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"lhalek","SubmittedDate":"12\/25\/2008 22:06"},{"Comment":"
I have made these delicious cookies several times. I have to triple the recipe because my two boys love them so much. The cookies have always turned out great, light and yummy. Perhaps the other reviewer's baking soda or baking powder was 'off'?<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"07\/08\/2008 17:50","GUID":"b72032261d184caca2c59f1c9602628e","MemberId":2002158,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Tiggycat70","SubmittedDate":"07\/08\/2008 17:56"},{"Comment":"
I made these cookies and they were terrible. They did not rise, and did not cook all the way through. thanks<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"06\/20\/2008 01:41","GUID":"b9185f10da39473c96e8baecb3fe5cf0","MemberId":1159820,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"nwishat","SubmittedDate":"06\/20\/2008 01:02"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"09\/07\/2007 17:41","GUID":"D0E72DE9645948C1A9D663CAE68B064D","MemberId":825140,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"071246lm","SubmittedDate":"09\/07\/2007 17:41"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"05\/24\/2007 13:00","GUID":"324961781d084648828ede3a73ad3c51","MemberId":1846994,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Connie","SubmittedDate":"05\/24\/2007 13:00"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"07\/28\/2006 19:56","GUID":"dddea80b68d2414f99a0e660dd071fe3","MemberId":1268357,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"gretchenhertz","SubmittedDate":"07\/28\/2006 19:56"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"03\/28\/2006 10:16","GUID":"97F1FD247713430B97D49E3F62D82625","MemberId":1131524,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Bettie","SubmittedDate":"03\/28\/2006 10:16"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"01\/30\/2006 22:46","GUID":"337d196e5ba6476ca8c8ad77c41f21b9","MemberId":1115141,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Sheila","SubmittedDate":"01\/30\/2006 22:46"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44029,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311758,"name":"Cookies","slug":"cookies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311693,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"From easy to decadent to downright delicious, these cookie recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Find all of your favorites, including chocolate chip, peanut butter, snickerdoodles and more.","parent":310796,"count":3012,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cookies\/"},{"term_id":311771,"name":"Drop Cookies","slug":"drop-cookies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311706,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Whether you're looking for lemon or chocolate or some tasty flavor in between, these drop sugar cookie recipes will satisfy your sweet tooth.","parent":311758,"count":736,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cookies\/drop-cookies\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Carrot Cake Cookies"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n