Cute! Carrot Sugar Cookies

These Cute Carrot Sugar Cookies are a delightful Easter dessert option. Their adorable carrot shape and sweet taste make them a perfect addition to your holiday spread.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Orange food coloring
• 1/2 cup finely grated carrots
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar for icing
• 2-3 teaspoons milk for icing
• Green food coloring for icing
• Decorative icing or sprinkles

Instructions:

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined

Add a few drops of orange food coloring until the desired shade is reached

Fold in the grated carrots

Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disc

Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line baking sheets with parchment paper

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness

Use carrot-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely

For the icing, mix powdered sugar and milk in a bowl until smooth and the desired consistency is reached

Add a few drops of green food coloring to create a light green shade

Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the green icing over the top to create the carrot leaves

Add decorative icing or sprinkles to decorate further

Let the icing set before serving or storing