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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!

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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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