Carrot Cookies with Orange-Brown Butter Glaze Recipe

Name: Carrot Cookies with Orange-Brown Butter Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large carrots, peeled and finely grated (about 1 1/4 cups); 1/4 cup water; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup solid vegetable shortening; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg; Finely grated zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tablespoon); 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 1 3/4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

3 large carrots, peeled and finely grated (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/4 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup solid vegetable shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1 3/4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a medium saucepan, cook the carrots in the water over moderate heat until tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Drain and pat dry.
4
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder and salt.
5
Using an electric mixer, in another bowl, beat the shortening with the sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy.
6
Beat in the egg, then beat in the carrots, lemon zest and vanilla.
7
Beat in the dry ingredients at low speed just until combined.
8
Spoon 2-tablespoon-size mounds of batter onto 2 ungreased cookie sheets and bake for about 25 minutes on the top and middle racks of the oven, or until golden and risen; shift the sheets from top to bottom and front to back halfway through baking.
9
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool slightly.

856

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large carrots, peeled and finely grated (about 1 1/4 cups), 1/4 cup water, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cookies with Orange-Brown Butter Glaze 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 with Orange-Brown Butter Glaze

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