Iced Carrot Cookies Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥄 Servings: 12 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mashed carrot
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 cup sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp margarine (for frosting)
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a cookie sheet.
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Cream shortening and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs until well combined and fluffy.
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Mix in the mashed carrots until fully incorporated into the mixture.
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Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, stirring until just combined.
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Stir in the shredded coconut and orange zest until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown around the edges.
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Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Orange Frosting:
- In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of margarine.
- Stir until well mixed and smooth.
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Once the cookies are completely cooled, ice them with the prepared Orange Frosting, spreading a generous amount on each cookie.
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Enjoy these delightful Iced Carrot Cookies with your favorite hot beverage or as a sweet treat any time of the day!
These cookies are perfect for sharing with friends and family, or for indulging in a cozy moment of self-care. The combination of moist carrot, chewy coconut, and zesty orange frosting creates a flavor profile that’s both comforting and refreshing. Plus, they’re quick and easy to make, requiring just 30 minutes from start to finish, making them an ideal option for last-minute dessert cravings or unexpected guests. So why not whip up a batch today and treat yourself to a taste of homemade goodness?
