Division of Marketing and Development
Nelson L. Mongiovi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner
Florida Dessert Recipe
Beta Bites
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Dessert-8003
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Cookie dough |
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1 cup |
carrots |
3/4 cup |
sugar |
3/4 cup |
butter |
1 |
egg, well beaten |
2 cups |
flour |
1 teaspoon |
baking powder |
1 teaspoon |
salt |
1 teaspoon |
pumpkin pie spice |
1/2 teaspoon |
pure almond extract |
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Frosting |
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3 cups |
powdered sugar |
1/4 cup |
orange juice |
1 teaspoon |
butter, melted |
1/2 teaspoon |
lemon juice |
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milk as needed |
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Preparation |
Simmer carrots on top of the stove until cooked. Mash well, measure out one cup and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter. Add egg and the five remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonful on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350-degree F oven for 12-18 minutes or until golden brown. 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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Look for "Fresh from Florida" ingredients at your grocery store.
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