Carrot Cookies

1 cup shortening 
3/4 cup white sugar 
2 eggs 
1 cup mashed cooked carrots 
2 teaspoons baking powder 
2 cups all-purpose flour 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
3/4 cup shredded coconut 

        
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets. 
Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and carrots. 
Blend in flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in coconut. 
Drop dough by teaspoonfulls about 2 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheet. 
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until no imprint remains when touched lightly. 
Immediately remove baking sheet. Let cool.