For a richer flavor, toast the shredded coconut lightly before adding it to the cookie dough. Ensure the butter is properly softened for both the cookies and the frosting; this will help prevent a lumpy texture. Mashed carrots should be cooled before incorporating into the batter to prevent the butter from melting. Store frosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Carrot Coconut Cookies
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME8 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 23 mins
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SERVING30 People
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VIEWS21
Delight in these exceptionally tender Carrot Coconut Cookies, crowned with a vibrant orange butter frosting. A symphony of textures and flavors, these cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate26 g
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Cholesterol12 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium178 mg
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Sugar18 g
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Fat9 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. (5 minutes)
02
Step
7 mins
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then gradually beat in the mashed carrots and shredded coconut. Slowly incorporate the flour mixture until just combined. Do not overmix. (10 minutes)
03
Step
3 mins
Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. (5 minutes)
04
Step
5 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges, approximately 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (15 minutes)
05
Step
10 mins
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the orange butter frosting. In a medium bowl, cream together 0.33 cup (0.66 sticks) softened butter, confectioners' sugar, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth and fluffy. (5 minutes)
06
Step
5 mins
Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them generously with the orange butter frosting. (10 minutes)
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Delilah Gislason
Jun 30, 2025These cookies are amazing! The orange frosting complements the carrot and coconut perfectly.
Elisha Thiel
Jun 28, 2025I added a pinch of cinnamon to the dough, and it gave the cookies an extra layer of warmth.
Barbara Feest
Jun 5, 2025My kids loved these! They didn't even realize there were carrots in them.
Dolly Mohr
Jun 4, 2025The recipe was easy to follow, and the cookies turned out so soft and delicious!