Frosted Carrot Mini Muffins

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup mashed cooked carrots
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon orange juice
• 1 to 2 teaspoons whole milk

1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, carrots and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until combined. Stir in coconut.
2. Fill greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400u0b0 for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3. For frosting, in a small bowl, cream the butter, confectioners' sugar, orange zest and juice until light and fluffy; add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost muffins.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/frosted-carrot-mini-muffins/ (may not work)