Carrot Coconut Cookies Recipe

Name: Carrot Coconut Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup margarine, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup mashed cooked carrots; 3/4 cup shredded coconut; Orange-Butter Frosting:; 1/3 cup margarine, softened; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 2 tablespoons orange juice

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed cooked carrots
3/4 cup shredded coconut
Orange-Butter Frosting:
1/3 cup margarine, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
2
Cream together 1 cup margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time while continuing to beat until incorporated. Continue to beat in the mashed carrot, coconut, and flour mixture until all the ingredients are well moistened. Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets 2 inches apart.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies slightly flatten and are golden around the edges, about 8 minutes. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool on the pan for 5 minutes. Remove to a wire rack, and cool completely.
4
To make the orange-butter frosting, cream together 1/3 cup margarine with confectioners' sugar, orange zest, and orange juice until light and fluffy. Ice the cookies with the frosting once cool.

1047

kcal

Calories

Fat

242

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup margarine, softened, and more.

Yes, Carrot Coconut Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Carrot Coconut Cookies

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