Orange Carrot Cookies

Cream: 1 c. margarine or butter

              3/4 c. sugar

               1 egg

1/2 T. lemon extract

              1 T. vanilla

Add: 1 cup cooked mashed carrots

Sift and Add: 1 T. salt

                       2 c. flour

                       2 T. baking powder

Drop by teaspoon full onto greased cookie sheet ( Dough will be sticky). Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 10 minutes. Frost with orange icing while warm.

Icing: Blend 2 cups of sifted powdered sugar, 2 Tablespoons of butter, 1 Tablespoon grated orange rind, and about 2 Tablespoons of orange juice until smooth.

Andrea Halverson