Orange Slice Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. white sugar
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 stick margarine
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. quick cooking rolled oats
2 c. candy orange slices
1 c. flaked coconut (optional)

Preparation

Cut candy orange slices into smaller pieces.
Cream together sugars and shortening until fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla.
Beat well.
Stir together flour, baking powder, soda and salt and stir into creamed mixture.
Stir in oats, candy and coconut.
Roll into tablespoon-size balls and place on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Makes 6 dozen.