Carrot Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing
Carrots are high in beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body and is essential for good vision.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Carrot Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grate the carrots.
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
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Stir in the grated carrots.
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Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
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Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack.
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In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
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Spread the cream cheese icing onto the cooled cookies.
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Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon on top for garnish.
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Let the icing set for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 24g8%
- Sugars 14g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
