Carrot Cookies

Since it is December and I haven't been keeping this blog up, I will try to post my favorite cookies during the month for you to try on your neighbor plates. No promises- but I will try.

This is a recipe from my sister-in-law who rivals Martha. She is a great cook. These are one of my husband's favorites.

Carrot Cookies
3/4 cup Shortening
3/4 cup Sugar
1 Egg
1 cup Carrots,Cooked And Mashed
2 cups Flour
1 tsp Vanilla
1/4 tsp Salt
3/4 cup Nuts,Chopped


Mix in order given. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes. Mix enough orange juice to powdered sugar until a stiff frosting results. Frost cookies while they are hot.

Scandinavian Christmas Cookies

Wow. We actually had a complaint for not posting for too long. So, in response to that holiday cheer (hmmm) here is my favorite Christmas cookie recipe.

1 cup Flour
3/4 cup Powdered Sugar
1/2 cup Butter
pinch of salt
1 Egg
1 tsp Almond Extract
1/4 cup chopped nuts


Mix flour, sugar, butter, salt, egg, almond flavoring, and nuts. Roll in egg white. (I actually usually just brush the tops with egg white). Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.

My favorite variation is to omit the nuts and put half of a maraschino cherry on top. It's fun to do both red and green. You could also omit the nuts from the mix and roll the cookie in them before baking. Or sprinkles. Really, just use your imagination. These also make a good jam thumbprint cookie.