Orange Slice Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. sugar
2 c. shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 tsp. soda
3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
20 candy orange slices, diced
1 small can Angel Flake coconut
3 c. quick oats
10 oz. nuts, chopped

Preparation

Cream the sugars and shortening until smooth. Add egg.
Mix well.
Mix soda and 3 tablespoons water. Add to sugar mixture and mix well. Sift flour mixture. Blend well. Add remaining ingredients in order listed, mixing well after each addition. Pour mixture on wax paper.
Form into roll.
Chill thoroughly. Slice.
Place on cookie sheet. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.
Yields 10 dozen cookies.