Ingredients:

• 1 cup shortening (or half butter)
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup mashed cooked carrots
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup coconut (optional, not added for Mother’s Day)

Directions:

1. Combine shortening, sugar, eggs, and mashed cooked carrots in a mixing bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
4. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a greased or lined baking sheet.
5. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
6. Let the cookies cool completely before frosting with orange frosting.

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Orange Frosting:

Ingredients:

• 4 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup soft butter
• ¼ cup fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine powdered sugar, soft butter, fresh orange juice, and grated orange peel.
2. Mix until smooth and creamy.
3. Spread over the cooled carrot cookies.

Tips:

• Don't forget the cold glass of milk