Sweet Beet Cookies

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Makes 40 cookies
Calories: 21 per cookie
Source: Weelicious


Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 fresh medium beet
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
3. Peel the beet and shred with a fine grater.
4. Stir 1/2 cup shredded beet into flour mixture.
5. Add the oil and knead 2-3 minutes until a dough is formed.
6. Roll to 1/4-inch thick and cut into shapes.
7. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until firm.

What new parent hasn't come across "Weelicious" and all its delicious and healthy recipes?  These little pink cookies are so very cute that Charlotte and all of her daycare friends love to gobble them up.  And I don't mind how many cookies my girl eats when I know she's eating her beets at the same time!