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Beta Bites ![]() These carrot cookies are packed full of beta carotene and are delicious. Get your Vitamin A while enjoying a tasty treat sensation. Whip up a batch for Easter, Halloween or anytime! |
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Cookie dough: 1 cup Florida carrots 3/4 cup Florida sugar 3/4 cup butter 1 Florida egg, well beaten 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract |
Frosting: 3 cups Florida powdered sugar 1/4 cup Florida orange juice 1 teaspoon butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon Florida lemon juice Florida milk as needed |
Step 1: Simmer carrots on top of the stove until cooked. Mash well, measure out one cup and set aside. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter. Add egg and the five remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Step 3: Drop by teaspoonful on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12 - 18 minutes or until golden brown. Step 4: Combine frosting ingredients adding milk by teaspoonfuls if too stiff. Ice cookies while still warm. Store in a covered container. Yield: 3 - 4 dozen cookies. |
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