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Orange Carrot Cookies
Photo: Molly Mears

Orange Carrot Cookies

12 ingredients 20 min + 15 min 3 dozen openrecipes
Orange Carrot Cookies

"My Grandma used to make these cookies all the time, and I grew up hooked! You'll be surprised at how great the combination of flavors are, especially with the citrusy glaze."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

809
Calories
22g
Protein
21g
Fat
130g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Vanilla 1 tsp extract (4ml) 12
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups shortening
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups mashed cooked carrots
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 orange, zested and juiced

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