Carrot Cookies

Yield:	48 Servings
Categories:	Cookies

1/2	c	Shortening **; room temp
1/2	c	Butter or margarine; softened
3/4	c	Sugar
2		Eggs
1	c	Mashed carrots
2	c	All-purpose flour
2	ts	Baking powder
1/2	ts	Salt
3/4	c	Shredded coconut
		ORANGE BUTTER ICING
3	tb	Butter or margarine; softened
1 1/2	c	Confectioner's sugar
2	ts	Grated orange peel
1	tb	(approx.) orange juice