Carrot & Pecan Cookies

YUM! These are an excellent spring/summertime (or anytime!) cookie. Fresh, moist, and absolutely delicious!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 42

Ingredients

• 1  cup  softened butter
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1  large egg
• 3  tablespoons  orange juice
• 1  tablespoon orange zest
• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup flaked coconut
• 1  cup  chopped pecans
• 1  cup  finely shredded carrot

• Orange Frosting beat together

• 2  cups powdered sugar
• 1  tablespoon orange zest
• 2 -3  tablespoons  orange juice (as needed for desired consistancy)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Beat butter and both sugars until creamy.
3. Add egg, OJ, and peel, and continue mixing until well blended.
4. Mix in flour, soda, and salt, and beat on low until thoroughly blended.
5. Stir in coconut, pecans, and carrot.
6. Drop by rounded spoonful 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
9. Top with additional pecans if desired.