Friday, January 21, 2011

Elaine's Carrot Cookies

Heat oven to 375


¾ C shortening
¾ C sugar
1 egg
1 t vanilla
1C finely shredded carrots
1t baking powder
½ t salt
2 C flour

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg, vanilla and carrot. Mix in dry ingredients. Drop on greased cookie sheet. Bake 9-12 minutes. Cool completely and frost.
Frosting: Mix 3C powdered sugar with 1/3 C softened butter until well combined. Add 2T lemon juice and mix until creamy.

These are from my step-mom, Elaine. (Hence the name) I've altered nothing. They're perfect just the way they are!

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