Carrot Cookies

I have not tried this recipe. I'm posting this recipe for safe keeping. I got this recipe from Taste Of Home The Best Of Country Cooking 2005.

• Ready In: 23 mins
• Serves: 54
• Yields: 4 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1  cup shortening
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup  shredded carrot
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 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 teaspoonsfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
2. Bake at 400 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.