Pass the milk, please! 10 cookies to pack, snack and enjoy.
Whether you like them crunchy & crumbly, warm & chewy or full of nuts and fruit, we think cookies could possibly be the best finger food! Just right for packing in lunchboxes, sandwiching a scoop of ice cream and enjoying out of hand after dinner, these sweet treats come in all shapes, sizes and flavors.
To celebrate our crazy love for cookies, we're sharing 10 of our favorites with you. So whether you're tossing in some chocolate chips or treating your family to peanut butter dips, we've got your cookie bases covered.
Iced Carrot Cookies
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Iced Carrot Cookies
Fan of carrot cake? Then you're going to love these treats from 101 Cupcakes, Cookies & Brownies. Topped with a rich icing and sprinkling of orange zest, these are going to be the life of the party.
1 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 c. carrot, peeled, cooked and mashed
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1 t. vanilla extract
3 to 4 drops almond extract
Blend together butter and sugar; add egg and carrot. In separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture, blending well. Stir in extracts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes, or until just lightly golden. Let cool and frost with Citrus Icing. Makes 3 dozen.
Citrus Icing
1/4 c. butter, softened
2 c. powdered sugar
3 T. orange or lemon juice
1 T. orange or lemon zest
Blend butter and powdered sugar. Add juice and zest; mix well.