1 c Shortening
3/4 c Sugar
2 Eggs
1 c Cooked; mashed carrots
2 c Flour
2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
2/3 c Coconut
My de-lurking recipe š comes from one of my favorite cookbooks … Lion
House Recipes:
Cream shortening and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs and beat until
fluffy. Add mashed carrots. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt, and add to
creamed mixture. Stir in coconut. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased
cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 10 minutes. Cool, then ice with
Orange Frosting (follows). Makes 4 doz small cookies.
Orange Frosting: In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon orange juice, 2
teaspoons grated orange peel, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons soft
margarine; stir until well mixed.
Yields
1 Servings