Orange Cookies II
Orange Cookies II is a dairy free recipe with 36 servings. One portion of this dish contains about 1g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 87 calories. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works well as a dessert. This recipe from Allrecipes requires orange zest, shortening, confectioners' sugar, and salt. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cook the grated carrots in enough water to cover. Boil until just soft and drain. Do not over cook!
Cream the shortening and sugar together.
Add the egg and mix well. Stir in the cooked carrots while still warm.
Add the sifted flour, salt and baking soda and mix to combine.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto parchment paper lined baking sheets and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 minutes.
Let cool then frost with Orange Icing.
Add enough confectioners' sugar to the orange juice and orange zest to make a spreading consistency.
Spread icing over cooled cookies and let dry.