Orange Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 c. orange juice
2 Tbsp. grated orange rind
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. quick cook oats
1/2 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Sift flour with salt and soda and set aside.
Cream sugar and shortening.
Add eggs and beat well.
Add orange juice, orange rind and vanilla and mix well.
Stir in flour mixture.
Add oatmeal, dates and nuts.
Drop from a teaspoon onto a greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.