Carrot Cookies Recipe

Name: Carrot Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. sugar; 3/4 c. shortening; 1 c. cooked carrots; 2 c. flour; 1 c. chopped nuts; 1 egg; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 c. orange juice; grated orange rind (optional); powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. cooked carrots
2 c. flour
1 c. chopped nuts
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. orange juice
grated orange rind (optional)
powdered sugar

1
Mash cooked carrots and allow to cool.
2
Cream sugar and shortening together.
3
Add carrots, flour, nuts, egg, salt, baking powder and vanilla.
4
Shape into walnut size balls and flatten slightly before placing on greased and floured cookie sheet.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
6
Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack with waxed paper
7
or larger pan beneath.
8
Ice with glaze of orange juice and powdered sugar while cookies are hot.
9
Garnish with grated orange rind if desired.

749

kcal

Calories

Fat

162

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. sugar, 3/4 c. shortening, 1 c. cooked carrots, 2 c. flour, and more.

Yes, Carrot 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 Cookies

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