Frosted Carrot Cookies Recipe

Name: Frosted Carrot Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup mashed cooked carrot; 2 eggs; ¾ cup flaked coconut; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 ½ cups sifted powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons fresh grated orange rind; 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice (add more if needed to get consistency you want)

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup mashed cooked carrot
2 eggs
¾ cup flaked coconut
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ½ cups sifted powdered sugar
2 teaspoons fresh grated orange rind
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice (add more if needed to get consistency you want)

1
To make frosting: Add all frosting ingredients to a mixing bowl; beat until light and fluffy.
2
To make cookies: Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to a mixing bowl; stir to combine; set aside.
3
Add shortening to a large mixing bowl; cream.
4
Gradually add in sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
5
Add in the carrots and eggs; beat well.
6
Add in dry ingredients; stir to mix well.
7
Add in coconut; stir to mix.
8
Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a lightly greased baking sheet; place 2-inches apart.
9
Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
10
Let cool on cookie sheets for 1-2 minutes, then transfer to rack and let cool completely.
11
Frost with Orange Frosting.

763

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Frosted 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.

Frosted Carrot Cookies

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