Best 7 Carrot Cookies With Orange Glaze Recipes

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Carrot cookies with orange glaze are a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the tangy flavor of orange. Enjoyed for their soft, moist texture and irresistible orange glaze, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a sweet snack to satisfy your craving or a dessert to impress your guests, carrot cookies with orange glaze are sure to delight.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CARROT COOKIES III



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This is a soft cookie my grandmother used to make, very good.

Provided by Barbara Hamilton

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup shortening
1 egg
1 cup mashed cooked carrots, cooled
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream together the sugar, shortening and the egg.
  • Add cooked cooled mashed carrots, flour, baking powder, salt and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Drop on greased cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
  • To Make Frosting: Combine orange juice with the grated rind of one orange. Add enough confectioners' sugar to thicken. Put on cookies while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 47.9 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

ORANGE GLAZED CARROTS



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A wonderfully easy glazed carrot recipe that the whole family will enjoy. Great for special occasions or an every day meal.

Provided by HEIDI S.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound baby carrots
¼ cup orange juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a shallow saucepan, and cover with water. Boil until tender. Drain, and return carrots to pan.
  • Pour orange juice over carrots, and mix well. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, butter, and salt. Heat until butter and sugar melt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 131.3 mg, Sugar 16.5 g

CARROT COOKIES WITH ORANGE BUTTERCREAM ICING



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons orange zest or the zest of 1 large orange
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup carrot baby food
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • For the buttercream icing: Cream together the sugar and butter in a small bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in the zest and vanilla extract.
  • For the carrot cookies: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream together the butter and sugar using an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer until light and fluffy, at least 5 minutes. Add in the eggs one at a time and beat for 2 minutes after each addition. Mix in the carrot baby food, orange zest and vanilla.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a separate mixing bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat together on low speed until incorporated, 1 minute.
  • Using a small 2-ounce ice cream scoop, drop by heaping scoops onto the prepared baking sheets, 15 cookies per sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, rotating halfway through. Transfer to a cooling rack. Frost the cookies with the buttercream icing while still warm.

ORANGE GLAZED CARROT COOKIES



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Make and share this Orange Glazed Carrot Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cupcake-Princess

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • For the cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and salt, set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and carrots. On low speed gradually add flour mixture and mix just until blended. Stir in walnuts.
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets 1 inch apart. Bake for 15 minutes. Transfer cookies to cooling racks to cool completley.
  • For the glaze: In a small mixing bowl wisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest.
  • Dip tops of cooled cookies into glaze and place on cooling racks to set.

CARROT COOKIES WITH ORANGE ICING



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Make and share this Carrot Cookies With Orange Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Meli-lynne

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 46m

Yield 20 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup carrot, cooked and mashed
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
1/2 orange, juice of
1 orange, rind of
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup icing sugar

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add carrots, egg, vanilla. Mix well.
  • sift together flour, baking powder, salt. Add to carrot mixture, mix well.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake 16 minutes at 350°F.
  • Icing:.
  • mix together orange juice, orange rind, butter, icing sugar.
  • Spread on warm cookies.

ORANGE-GLAZED CARROTS



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Orange and nuts glazed carrots in a zesty side dish - ready in just 20 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/3 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup water to boiling. Add carrots; return to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in 8-inch nonstick skillet, spread almonds in single layer; cook over medium-high heat 4 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
  • Drain carrots; return to saucepan. Stir in marmalade and raisins. Cook over low heat 1 minute, stirring constantly, until marmalade is melted. Gently stir in almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

GLAZED ORANGE CARROTS



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Want your kids to eat more carrots? This tender side dish has a pleasant citrus flavor and a pretty orange glaze. It's a "must" at our family gatherings. -Marilyn Hash, Enumclaw, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds fresh carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain., Melt butter in a large skillet; stir in orange juice concentrate and brown sugar. Add carrots and parsley; stir to coat. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until glaze is thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality carrots for the best flavor.
  • Grate the carrots finely to ensure they blend well into the cookie dough.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the dough to enhance the sweetness of the carrots.
  • For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set around the edges, but still slightly soft in the center.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely before glazing.
  • For a glossy glaze, use a pastry brush to apply the glaze evenly to the cookies.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Carrot cookies with orange glaze are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed all year round. With their moist texture, sweet carrot flavor, and tangy citrus glaze, these cookies are sure to be a hit with friends and family alike. Whether you're looking for a healthy snack or a special dessert, these cookies are sure to satisfy your craving for something sweet. So next time you're in need of a quick and easy treat, give these carrot cookies with orange glaze a try. You won't be disappointed!

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