Description
Carrot Shaped Sugar Cookies are a whimsical treat that combines soft, buttery cookies with vibrant colors, perfect for spring celebrations or bunny-themed gatherings. These delightful cookies not only look fantastic but also taste incredible, leaving you with a sweet memory in every bite. Easy to make and endlessly adaptable, they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Orange food coloring
- Green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Divide the dough; color one half orange and the other half green.
- Shape the orange dough into carrot shapes and use small pieces of green dough for the tops.
- Bake on lined sheets for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool before decorating if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg