Carrot Cookies

 Sylvia Carver Hollenback shared this recipe from her Mother's collection.  She made these often, youth from Emmett remember these from her piano recitals and various church activities.  

Carrot Cookies

1 c. shortening (or butter)

2 eggs

3/4 c. sugar 

1 c. mashed cooked carrots

2 c. sifted flour

2 t. baking powder

1/2 t. salt

3/4 c. coconut

Mix and drop onto cookie sheet.  Bake at 375 until lightly browned.  

Orange Butter Icing  (1/2 batch is probably enough for the above recipe)

1/3 c. butter or margarine

3 T. orange juice

1 1/2 T. grated orange peel

3 c. sifted powdered sugar

Beat well and spread on cookies.