Carrot Cookies

Carrot Cookies

1 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup shredded carrots
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

In a bowl, cream the shortening and the sugar. Add the eggs. Mix well. Stir in the carrots. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the carrot mixture. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 F for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Makes 4 1/2 dozen cookies