Orange Cookies Ii

Name: Orange Cookies Ii
Ingredients: 3/4 cup white sugar; 3/4 cup shortening; 1 egg; 1 cup cooked grated carrots; 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 large orange, juiced; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1 cup cooked grated carrots
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 large orange, juiced
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2

Cook the grated carrots in enough water to cover. Boil until just soft and drain. Do not over cook!
3

Cream the shortening and sugar together. Add the egg and mix well. Stir in the cooked carrots while still warm.
4

Add the sifted flour, salt and baking soda and mix to combine.
5

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto parchment paper lined baking sheets and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 minutes. Let cool then frost with Orange Icing.
6

To Make Orange Icing: Add enough confectioners' sugar to the orange juice and orange zest to make a spreading consistency. Spread icing over cooled cookies and let dry.