[ world famous recipes ] Coconut-Carrot Cookies with Orange Icing

Coconut-Carrot Cookies with Orange Icing

1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped peeled carrots
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sweetened flake coconut1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Place carrots in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a
boil, reduce heat and simmer until carrots are tender, about 10
minutes. Drain and mash with a fork; cool.

Combine sugar, shortening, ½ cup butter, eggs and mashed carrots in
a medium bowl. Beat until smooth. Mix flour, baking powder and salt
in a small bowl until well combined. Stir into creamed mixture until
well blended. Stir in coconut. Drop by level tablespoonfuls about 2
inches apart on nonstick cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or
until golden brown around the edges. Cool on a wire rack.

Meanwhile, combine powdered sugar, orange juice, orange peel and
butter in a small bowl. Beat until smooth. Spread cooled cookies
with icing.

Makes 36 cookies.

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