Orange Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 c. granulated sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. soft shortening
2 eggs (unbeaten)
4 Tbsp. grated orange rind
2 Tbsp. orange juice
3 c. uncooked quick cooking rolled oats

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
In large bowl, sift flour with sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
Add shortening, eggs, orange rind and juice; blend well.
Stir in rolled oats.
Drop tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto greased cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until done.
Makes about 4 dozen.