Orange Carrot Cookies Recipe

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

In a large bowl cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time beating well with each addition then stir in the vanilla and carrots. Combine the flour baking powder and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Finally fold in the walnuts. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven until lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

To make the glaze put 1 cup of the confectioners' sugar into a medium bowl. Grate the rind of the orange into the bowl with the sugar. Squeeze in enough juice from the orange to form a thin but spreadable consistency. Mix until smooth. If necessary stir in more confectioners' sugar. Spread onto the cooled cookies. Store in an airtight container.