Who would believe that this bowl of mashed carrots would make such tasty cookies!

1 c. Crisco or half Crisco/margarine (not butter)

3/4 c. sugar

Cream the above together til fluffy

Add: 1 c. mashed carrots (a small bag of baby carrots does the job)

1 egg (may need 2)

1 tsp. vanilla

3/4 c. coconut

2 c. flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

Mix well then drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Frost when cool with:

Juice of 1 orange

1 Tbsp. butter

1 cup powdered sugar