Recipe: Frosted Carrot Cookies 🥕🍪
Description: These Frosted Carrot Cookies are a delightful treat, not overly sweet until you add the creamy orange frosting on top. Perfect for Easter or any time you crave a wholesome yet indulgent cookie.
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 4 1/2 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Baking powder | 2 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Shortening | 1 cup |
| Sugar | 1 cup |
| Carrot, grated | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Flaked coconut | 2 cups |
| Butter | 3/4 cup |
| Powdered sugar | 3 cups |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 1104.5
- Fat: 60g
- Saturated Fat: 20.6g
- Cholesterol: 114.3mg
- Sodium: 555.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 136.1g
- Fiber: 2.8g
- Sugar: 90.6g
- Protein: 9.3g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, combine butter and powdered sugar.
- Beat the mixture until light and fluffy, creating a creamy frosting.
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Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In another mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir well and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening until smooth.
- Gradually add sugar to the shortening, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add grated carrots and eggs to the mixture, beating well until fully incorporated.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Fold in the flaked coconut until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Bake the Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drop the cookie dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown.
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Cool and Frost:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 1-2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cookies generously with the prepared orange frosting.
These Frosted Carrot Cookies are best enjoyed with a glass of milk or a cup of hot tea. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain their freshness. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors in every bite!
