Carrot Cookies III

Name: Carrot Cookies III
Yield: 36
Ingredients: 0.75 cup white sugar; 0.75 cup shortening; 1 egg; 1 cup mashed cooked carrots, cooled; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 0.33333298563957 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

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This is a soft cookie my grandmother used to make, very good.

Submitted by Barbara Hamilton

Updated on August 8, 2022

5

Servings:

36

Yield:

3 dozen, small

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Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup shortening
1 egg
1 cup mashed cooked carrots, cooled
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cream together the sugar, shortening and the egg.
Add cooked cooled mashed carrots, flour, baking powder, salt and vanilla. Mix well.
Drop on greased cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
To Make Frosting: Combine orange juice with the grated rind of one orange. Add enough confectioners' sugar to thicken. Put on cookies while hot.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

88	Calories
5g	Fat
11g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 88
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 48mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 1g	2%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Calcium 19mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 22mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Carrot Cookies III

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