What to Expect

Shortbreads simplicity gives thecarrot cake flavorsroom to shine.

The texture walks a satisfying line between crisp and tender.

Prefer walnuts over pecans?

A plate of cookies with drizzled icing arranged symmetrically

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Want a little extra sweetness?

A handful of golden raisins wouldnt be out of place.

And if you dont have carrot juice for the glaze, milk or even water will do the trick.

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Ingredients

Shortbread

1cup packedlight brown sugar

3/4cupunsalted butter (6 oz.)

2tsp.vanilla extract

2 1/4cupall-purpose flour(about9 5/8oz.)

Two portions of cookie dough wrapped in plastic wrap on a surface

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1 1/2tsp.ground cinnamon

1/2tsp.ground nutmeg

1/4tsp.kosher salt

1/8tsp.ground ginger

3/4cupgrated carrots(from1medium [4 oz.]

With mixer running on low speed, gradually add flour mixture, beating until just combined.

Add carrots and pecans; increase speed to medium and beat until evenly combined, about 1 minute.

Twelve slices of cookie dough evenly spaced on a baking sheet

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Slice Dough

Preheat oven to 350F.

Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.

Unwrap and slice 1 dough log into 1/4-inch-thick discs and place on prepared baking sheets 1 inch apart.

Twelve cookies placed on a cooling rack

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Bake

Bake in preheated oven until edges are set, 12 to 14 minutes.

Repeat slicing and baking with remaining dough log.

Decorate Cookies

Drizzle, or spread Glaze over cooled Shortbread in desired pattern.

Let cookies stand until glaze is set, about 30 minutes.

Credits

Recipe developed by Amanda Holstein.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.