Carrot Cookies

Ingredients

• 12 c boiling water
• 12 c raisins
• 34 to 1 c brown sugar
• 12 c shortening
• 1 egg unbeaten
• 1 tsp lemon extract
• 12 c finely shredded raw carrots
• 1 12 c sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 12 tsp salt

Directions

1. Pour boiling water over raisins and soak 5 minutes drain Combine sugar shortening egg and lemon extract in mixing bowl beat well
2. Stir in carrots and drained raisins
3. Sift together flour baking powder and salt add to first mixture and blend well Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet
4. Bake at 375 for 10 to 12 minutes
5. Makes 3 dozen