The Pioneer Woman Tasty Kitchen
Profile Photo

Carrot Cookies with Orange Icing

0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

System:

18
x

Print Options

Page size Letter 3x5 4x6
Text Size Small Medium Large
Content Include description
Include prep time, etc.
Show image

Description

A Christmas family favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Shortening
  • ¾ cups Sugar
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 1 cup Cooked, Mashed Carrots
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • _____
  • FOR ORANGE ICING:
  • 1 whole Orange, Juiced And Zested
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1-¼ cup Sifted Confectioners Sugar

Preparation

Beat shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg, carrots and vanilla, beating well after each addition. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into carrot mixture and mix well.

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks to cool. Ice cookies with orange icing while still warm.

To make the icing, combine the juice of half an orange (3 to 4 tablespoons juice), the zest of a whole orange, and butter. Stir in the sifted confectioner’s sugar until desired spreading consistency is reached. Add more juice or confectioner’s sugar as needed.

One Comment

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Profile photo of jeannette

jeannette on 10.11.2009

LL – my granddaughter and I were wondering what we could cook on her fall break next week – this looks perfect. And delicious.

No Reviews

You must be logged in to post a review.

Related Recipes

Chocolate Chip Oat Squares
Profile Photo by Julia Pinney @ Julia's Cuisine in Desserts
Cookies are great for any season! So, why not make a...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 36 Level: Easy


Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Profile Photo by Beth Pierce in Desserts
A delectable combination of creamy peanut butter, old fashioned rolled oats...
5.00 Mitt(s) 1 Rating(s)1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 24 Level: Easy


Vegan Coconut Macaroons
Profile Photo by Kendall Smith in Desserts
These vegan coconut macaroons are a delicious and nutritious dessert or...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 18 Level: Easy


Iced Lemon Cookies
Profile Photo by Beth Pierce in Desserts
These delectable Iced Lemon Cookies are soft on the inside with...
5.00 Mitt(s) 1 Rating(s)1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 20 Level: Easy


Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies (Comfort Cookies)
Profile Photo by Hungry Haley in Desserts
In our search for comfort during uncertain times, let us not...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 16 Level: Easy