Carrot Cookies with Orange Icing

Beat shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg, carrots and vanilla, beating well after each addition. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into carrot mixture and mix well.

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks to cool. Ice cookies with orange icing while still warm.

To make the icing, combine the juice of half an orange (3 to 4 tablespoons juice), the zest of a whole orange, and butter. Stir in the sifted confectioner’s sugar until desired spreading consistency is reached. Add more juice or confectioner’s sugar as needed.