Golden carrot cookies

48 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupShortening
½cupButter
¾cupSugar
1cupCarrots; mashed cooked
2cupsFlour, sifted
2teaspoonsBaking powder
½teaspoonSalt
¾cupCoconut, shredded
Orange Butter Icing
tablespoonButter; softened
cupConfectioners sugar; sifted
tablespoonOrange juice
2teaspoonsOrange rind, grated
-- Betty Crocker Cooky Book

Directions

ORANGE BUTTER ICING

Heat oven to 400 F. Mix shortening, butter, sugar, eggs, and carrots.

Blend flour, baking powder, and salt into shortening mixture. Mix in coconut. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls about 2" apart on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until no imprint remains when touched lightly. Frost cooled cookies with icing.

Icing: Blend butter and sugar together. Stir in orange juice and orange rind until smooth.