1 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 c. mashed cooked carrots
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream shortening and sugar gradually. Add egg and beat well. Sift the dry ingredients together and add slowly to the mixture. Drop by tablespoons onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

If the carrots are especially wet, add a little more flour. Makes 36 to 40 cookies.