Recipe

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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)

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