Orange Carrot Pecan Cookies

Carrot cake is a favorite, so here is a recipe for Orange Carrot Pecan cookies that will satisfy those same taste buds

3/4 c butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. cooked, mashed carrots
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 c. flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c. chopped pecans
orange icing

 

 

                                               

 

 

 

 

Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and beat until fluffy. Add carrots and vanilla. Add flour mixed with baking powder and salt. Mix well. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375º for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool 5 minutes and remove from pan.

ORANGE ICING: Mix together 1 Tbsp. butter, 4 Tbsp. orange juice, grated rind of 1 orange and 1 1/4 c. confectioner’s sugar. Mix until smooth and spread on cooled cookies.

Added 10/24/16