Golden Nugget Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1/2 tsp. nutmeg (optional)
1 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. shredded carrots
2 c. sifted confectioners sugar
1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
3 Tbsp. orange juice
1 Tbsp. milk

Preparation

Sift nutmeg with flour.
Cream shortening and sugar.
Beat in eggs and carrots.
Blend in flour.\tdrop by teaspoon onto greased baking sheet.
Bake 8-10 minutes at 400.
Cool.