Orange Cookies II

A plain soft cookie with finely grated carrots and a delicious orange icing.

• Calories: 177 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ cup shortening
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 cup cooked grated carrots
• ½ large orange, juiced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Cook the grated carrots in enough water to cover. Boil until just soft and drain. Do not over cook!

Step 3

Cream the shortening and sugar together. Add the egg and mix well. Stir in the cooked carrots while still warm.

Step 4

Add the sifted flour, salt and baking soda and mix to combine.

Step 5

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto parchment paper lined baking sheets and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 minutes. Let cool then frost with Orange Icing.

Step 6

To Make Orange Icing: Add enough confectioners' sugar to the orange juice and orange zest to make a spreading consistency. Spread icing over cooled cookies and let dry.