Guest guest Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Orange Frosted Carrot Cookies 10 oz. carrots, peeled and sliced 3/4 cup solid vegetable shortening 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg, beaten to blend 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 2/3 cup chopped walnuts Frosting: 1 cup confectioners' sugar 2 Tbsp. orange juice 1/4 tsp. grated orange peel Cook carrots in boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well. Puree in processor or blender; you should then have 1 cup puree carrots. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease baking sheets. Beat shortening with sugar. Mix in egg. Stir in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Stir dry ingredients into shortening mixture alternately with carrot puree. Mix in walnuts. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Bake until light brown and springy to touch, about 20 minutes. Stir together confectioners' sugar, orange juice and grated orange peel until smooth. Spread on warm cookies. Yield: about 30. tamaras_tasty_treats/ tamaras_sweet_treats/ Please check out my new groups ______ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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