Carrot Cream Cheese Cookies Recipe

Name: Carrot Cream Cheese Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup shortening; ¾ cup white sugar; 1 egg, large; 1 cup carrot, shredded, steamed and cooled; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup walnuts, chopped; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine; 2 ½ cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 12 orange, juice of; orange zest, from 1/2 an orange; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 16 ounces powdered sugar, small box

Servings: persons

¾ cup shortening
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg, large
1 cup carrot, shredded, steamed and cooled
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon juice
12 orange, juice of
orange zest, from 1/2 an orange
1 tablespoon lemon juice
16 ounces powdered sugar, small box

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Cream together shortening and sugar, add egg blend well.
3
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
4
Stir in carrots and nuts.
5
Drop by the spoonful (about 1 tablespoon) on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 min or until set.
6
Set aside to cool (If you are using glaze you will want to frost while cookies are still warm).
7
Cream Cheese Frosting: Mix softened cream cheese (important or it will be lumpy) by itself for about 1 minute, add butter and mix well.
8
Slowly add powdered sugar then vanilla and lemon juice, mix well.
9
Frost cooled cookies.
10
Orange Glaze: Combine orange juice, grind, and lemon juice.
11
Slowly stir in powdered sugar and mix.

1892

kcal

Calories

Fat

322

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup shortening, ¾ cup white sugar, 1 egg, large, 1 cup carrot, shredded, steamed and cooled, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cream Cheese 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 Cream Cheese Cookies

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