1 c. mashed, cooked carrots
1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon flavoring
2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 to 1/2 c. coconut
3/4 c. chopped nuts
Powdered sugar
Juice of 1 orange

Combine carrots, shortening and sugar and mix well until smooth. Add egg, vanilla and lemon flavoring. Mix flour, baking powder, coconut and nuts. Add to the egg mixture. Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Blend powdered sugar with enough orange juice to make icing. Spread icing on cooled cookies.