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Mother-Knows-Best Carrot Cookies
Bake: 10 mins at 375°F per batch
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Orange Frosting (see recipe below)
- Finely shredded orange peel (optional)
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan, cook carrots, covered, in boiling water for 20 minutes or until very tender. Drain well. Transfer to a bowl and mash (you should have about 1 cup).
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening and sugar until fluffy. Beat in mashed carrots and egg. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually beat into carrot mixture.
3. Drop the dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Transfer the warm cookies to a wire rack and let them cool.
4. Prepare Orange Frosting and spread over cookies. Sprinkle with finely shredded orange peel, if you like. Serve within 2 days or cover and freeze for longer storage.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons softened butter
- 4 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel
- 4 to 5 tablespoons orange juice
Directions
In a large bowl, beat softened butter and 2 cups sifted powdered sugar until fluffy. Beat in finely shredded orange peel and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Gradually beat in 2 cups sifted powdered sugar and 2 to 3 tablespoons more orange juice until frosting is spreadable.
