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Orange/Carrot Cookies Cecilia Young

Cheerful as Kansas sunflowers and kind to the budget--attractive and yummy, too. 1 c. shortening 3/4 c sugar 1 c. mashed cooked carrots 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla 2 c. sifted flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt Golden Glow Topping  (recipe follows) Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.  Add carrots, egg and vanilla; mix well. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; add to carrot mixture; mix well Drop batter by teaspoonfuls about 2" apart unto greased baking sheet. Bake in moderate oven 350 about 20 minutes.  Place cookies on racks to cool.  While warm, spread with Golden Glow Topping.  Makes 5 dozen. Golden Glow Topping: Combine juice of 1/2 orange; grated peel of 1 orange, 1 tblsp. butter or regular margarine and 1 c. sifted confectioners sugar.  Blend until smooth.