Name: Mother-Knows-Best Carrot Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 48 cookies
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped carrots; 1 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; Orange Frosting (see recipe below); Finely shredded orange peel (optional)

Ingredients

2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
Orange Frosting (see recipe below)
Finely shredded orange peel (optional)

Directions

Step 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).

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Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

121 calories; fat 6g; cholesterol 9mg; carbohydrates 17g; insoluble fiber 0g; protein 1g; sodium 60mg.

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