Cottontail Cookie Pops Recipe

Name: Cottontail Cookie Pops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking oil or cooking spray; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¾ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon clove; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots; ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)

Servings: persons

cooking oil or cooking spray
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon clove
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups finely grated carrots
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Spray cookie mold with cooking oil spray.
3
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4
Add orange zest, egg and vanilla.
5
Mix to blend.
6
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt.
7
Add to butter mixture alternately with carrots; mix until well combined.
8
Stir in nuts, if used.
9
Press about 2 tbsp dough into each pan cavity; press in sticks and cover with 1 tsp dough.
10
Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are a light golden color.
11
Cool in pan on baking rack for 15 minutes then with thin spatula, gently loosen the edge and remove from pan.
12
Cool cookies on rack completely before icing.
13
Decorate as desired using pastry bag or ready-to-use tubes of icing.

948

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking oil or cooking spray, 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon orange zest, and more.

Yes, Cottontail Cookie Pops 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.

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Cottontail Cookie Pops

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Variations & substitutions

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