Carrot Cookies I

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup mashed cooked carrots
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup shredded coconut

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and carrots.

Blend in flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in coconut.

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until no imprint remains when touched lightly. Immediately remove baking sheet. Let cool.