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carrot cookies

Mac4723 avatar
Recipe by
Dianne Myers
@Mac4723
Fort Smith, AR

I want to use up some carrots I had and decided to modify three cookie recipes into one. Happily it turned out great. These cookies are light and airy. Enjoy!

yield 27 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For carrot cookies

  • 1 c
    shortening, butter flavor
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 c
    carrot, shredded
  • 1 tsp
    orange extract
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon

How To Make carrot cookies

  • 1
    In a bowl, cream shortening (not butter) and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • 2
    Add eggs and extract; mix well.
  • 3
    Fold in carrots.
  • 4
    Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the carrot mixture.
  • 5
    Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • 6
    Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 4 1/2 dozen.
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