Carrot Shortbread Cookies with a Cream Cheese Frosting

Directions

1. 1
   Clean and chop carrots, cook in boiling water until tender, then mash with a fork.
2. 2
   Let cool.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl (or food processor) add mashed carrots, cut up butter, sugar, egg, vanilla and flour. Stir with a fork or pulse until almost combined.
4. 4
   Empty bowl onto a lightly floured flat surface, and gently knead dough until combined. Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes.
5. 5
   Pre-heat oven to 350 (180celsius).
6. 6
   Remove dough from fridge and on a lightly floured flat surface roll out dough and cut into desired shapes.
7. 7
   Place on parchment paper lined baking sheets and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until golden.
8. 8
   Let cool completely before frosting and eating. Enjoy.
9. 9
   CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
10. 10
    In a medium bowl beat together all the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Decorate cookies.