Pecan Carrot Cookies With Orange Icing |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 42 |
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this recipe is fromLand O Lakes® Butter, 2000 Cookie Classic .. Grand Prize Winner, submitted by Eileen Schantz, NY Ingredients:
1 c. land o lakes butter®, softened |
1/2 c. sugar |
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed |
1 large egg |
3 t. orange juice |
1 t. grated orange peel |
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour |
3/4 tsp. baking soda |
1/2 tsp. salt |
1 c. flaked coconut |
1 c. chopped pecans |
1 c. finely shredded carrots |
orange frosting |
beat together... |
2 c. powdered sugar |
1 t. grated orange peel |
2-3 t. orange juice (as needed for spreading consistency) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. * Beat butter and sugars together until creamy. Add egg, orange juice and peel, continue mixing until blended well.
3. * Mix in flour, soda and salt and beat on low until blended thoroughly. Stir in coconut, chopped pecans and carrots.
4. * Drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheets with a Tablespoon, keeping cookies 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
5. * Cool completely before spreading with Orange Frosting and top with a pecan half if desired.
6. Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies
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