Carrot Walnut Cookies 
Makes 4 dozen

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 (4 ounce) jars of strained carrots (baby food)
1 egg
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
                   
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
2. Beat all ingredients except flour and nuts in a large bowl with
   mixer on med speed until blended (mixture will look curdled). 
3. With mixer on low speed beat in flour just until blended. Stir
   in walnuts. 
4. Drop by rounded Tbsp 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 
   10-12 mins until tops look dry. Cool on cookie sheet 1 min before
   removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost with Orange
   Cream Cheese Frosting.