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Carrot Cookies
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Carrot Cookies

Carrot Cookies are a light, refreshing cookie perfect for potlucks and spring gatherings like Easter and Memorial Day.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword 1940's Recipe, Carrot Cookies, Cookies, Easter, Vintage Recipe
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 dozen
Author Heidi Bruaw

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Butter Flavored Shortening Room Temperature
  • ¾ Cup Sugar
  • 1 Cup Carrots Cooked and Mashed
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 2 Cups Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • Cream shortening and sugar.
  • Add mashed carrots, egg, and vanilla. Mix Well.
  • In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to carrot mixture. Mix well.
  • Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop batter on greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from cookie sheet immediately and frost with Orange Frosting, if desired.