1 c. butter, softened
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. shredded carrots
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. molasses
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. grated orange rind
2 1/2 c. regular flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Cream butter in large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add carrots, pecans, raisins, molasses, egg, vanilla, and orange rind, mixing well. Combine flour and baking powder is small bowl, stirring well. Add to creamed mixture; stir until well blended. Drop batter by teaspoons 2 inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheets.

Bake at 375 degrees for 7-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely on wire racks. Makes 6 dozen.