orange-carrot-cookies.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.",
        "In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla and carrots. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, fold in the walnuts. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.",
        "Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.",
        "To make the glaze, put 1 cup of the confectioners' sugar into a medium bowl. Grate the rind of the orange into the bowl with the sugar. Squeeze in enough juice from the orange to form a thin but spreadable consistency. Mix until smooth. If necessary, stir in more confectioners' sugar. Spread onto the cooled cookies. Store in an airtight container."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 1/2 cups shortening",
        "2 cups white sugar",
        "2 eggs",
        "2 teaspoons vanilla extract",
        "2 cups mashed cooked carrots",
        "4 cups all-purpose flour",
        "2 teaspoons baking powder",
        "1 teaspoon salt",
        "1 cup chopped walnuts",
        "1 cup chopped walnuts",
        "1 cup confectioners' sugar",
        "1 orange, zested and juiced"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Orange Carrot Cookies",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/16828/orange-carrot-cookies/"
}