Carrot Cookies

1 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup mashed carrots (cool) Shred & simmer for 15 min
2 eggs
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
3/4 cup coconut

Cream shortening & sugar; add eggs and carrots.
Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture.
Add coconut.
Drop by spoonfuls on cookie sheet.
Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes.
Frost

Frosting

1/4 cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp orange juice
1 tsp orange rind