Categories: Cookies, Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup mashed cooked carrot
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup flaked coconut
• Orange Frosting:
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons fresh grated orange rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice (add more if needed to get consistency you want)

Directions

1. To make frosting: Add all frosting ingredients to a mixing bowl; beat until light and fluffy.

2. To make cookies: Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to a mixing bowl; stir to combine; set aside.

3. Add shortening to a large mixing bowl; cream.

4. Gradually add in sugar, beating until light and fluffy.

5. Add in the carrots and eggs; beat well.

6. Add in dry ingredients; stir to mix well.

7. Add in coconut; stir to mix.

8. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a lightly greased baking sheet; place 2-inches apart.

9. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

10. Let cool on cookie sheets for 1-2 minutes, then transfer to rack and let cool completely.

11. Frost with Orange Frosting.

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