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
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To make frosting: Add all frosting ingredients to a mixing bowl; beat until light and fluffy.
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To make cookies: Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to a mixing bowl; stir to combine; set aside.
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Add shortening to a large mixing bowl; cream.
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Gradually add in sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
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Add in the carrots and eggs; beat well.
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Add in dry ingredients; stir to mix well.
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Add in coconut; stir to mix.
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Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a lightly greased baking sheet; place 2-inches apart.
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Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
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Let cool on cookie sheets for 1-2 minutes, then transfer to rack and let cool completely.
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Frost with Orange Frosting.