Sunday, March 6, 2016

Carrot Cookies / #SundaySupper

Today for Sunday Supper we are featuring root vegetables, which are very popular right now. So I thought that some Carrot Cookies needed to be on the menu! Root vegetables are not only good tasting, but they are very high in nutrients, they store well, and they give you the ability to use locally sourced food, even in the winter months. Carrots are a root vegetable that is extremely versatile. They can be used for everything from an appetizer to a dessert, and can be cooked in a bazillion different ways! These carrot cookies are quick to make, and even quicker if you leave off the frosting. They have a great taste, that I know you will love!


 Carrot Cookies

 
printable recipe

1/2 cup Butter, softened
2 Eggs
1/2 cup Sugar
1/2 cup packed Brown Sugar
2 1/2 cups Flour
1 1/2 cups Shredded Carrots
1/2 cup chopped Pecans
1 teaspoon grated Lemon Peel
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Nutmeg
Pinch Salt
Orange and Green Frosting

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Carrot Cookies
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Add all the other ingredients. Mix well.
forming cookies to bake
Place two teaspoons of cookie dough right next to one another. Press the two together to form the large cookie. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
cooling on the rack
Cool cookies on a cookie rack until completely cool.
Decorate cookies to resemble carrots. You can buy the frosting or make it by using my favorite frosting recipe.

Thanks so much for joining me today!
 Scroll down to see what other members of the #SundaySupper family made today and thank you to Cindy from Cindy's Recipes and Writings for hosting!

 
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9 comments:

  1. I love, love, love that these look like carrots. So cute and I bet they taste amazing!

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  2. I think using carrots in cookies is brilliant!

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  3. These cookies sing spring! Save one for the bunny!

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  4. What adorable cookies!!! The frosting is perfect!!!

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  5. These are so cute and every time I see them, I just want to take a bite!

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  6. So fun! Love the touch of lemon.

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  7. These are so cute!! I'll be making and taking these to work.

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  8. I love the way you applied the icing! Adorable!

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