Frosted Carrot Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup mashed cooked carrot
2 eggs
3/4 cup flaked coconut
3 tbsp butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 tsp fresh grated orange rind
1 tbsp fresh orange juice (add more if needed to get consistency you want)

Directions:

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

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	496.81 Kcal (2080 kJ)
Calories from fat	304.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.8g	52%
Cholesterol	52.37mg	17%
Sodium	179.77mg	7%
Potassium	258.48mg	5%
Total Carbs	44.68g	15%
Sugars	15.78g	63%
Dietary Fiber	1.93g	8%
Protein	5.08g	10%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	74.2mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	413.91 Kcal (1733 kJ)
Calories from fat	253.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.16g	52%
Cholesterol	43.63mg	17%
Sodium	149.77mg	7%
Potassium	215.35mg	5%
Total Carbs	37.22g	15%
Sugars	13.15g	63%
Dietary Fiber	1.61g	8%
Protein	4.23g	10%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	61.8mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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