Carrot cookies

Carrot cookies

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 3/4 c
• butter, softened - 1 c
• vanilla - 1 tsp
• egg - 1 item
• flour - 2 c
• baking powder - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• finely shredded carrots - 1 c
• chopped walnuts optional - 1/2 c
• chopped raisins - 1/2 c
• powdered sugar
• grated orange peel - 2 tsp
• orange juice - 1 Tbsp

How to make carrot cookies:

Frosting:1 1/2 c. powdered sugar3 Tbsp. butter, softened2 tsp. grated orange peel1 Tbsp. orange juice Preheat oven to 350°. Cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg; beat well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add by spoonfuls, mixing well. Stir in carrots, walnuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350° for 8 to 12 minutes, until edges are golden brown. Frost when cool.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Drop cookies, Cookie and brownie.