Carrot Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 2 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 t. salt

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Stir in carrots. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to carrot mixture. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes. or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

By Robin