Submitted by: Catered Living Resident, Gladys Wilhelm
Gladys says, “This recipe has been well tested and approved by those who play cards in the 3rd floor lounge. They also freeze well!”
Ingredients and Directions:
Into a blender:
- ¾ cup Olive Oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- ¼ tsp. lemon extract (opt) or lemon juice
Chop 3 or 4 big carrots into small pieces. Keep blending and adding until it forms like a soft mush. Pour over flour mixture and blend well.
Sift together 3 times and place in large bowl:
- 2 cups flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ tsp. soda (opt)
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
You may crumble minute oatmeal if the mixture needs more solid form.
Cover with Saran Wrap and refrigerate. (May even wait a day or two before baking).
Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes (depending on your oven)
Frosting (apply while cookies are still a bit warm):
- 2 tbs. frozen orange juice
- 2 tbs. butter
- Powdered sugar to form spreadable coating
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