Carrot-Orange Cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup mashed, cooked carrots
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon orange extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

1. Cream shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add carrots, egg, vanilla, and orange extract; beat well.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture, stirring well. Stir in raisins and pecans.
3. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets, and cool on wire racks.