Orange Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 Tbsp. orange juice
2 tsp. grated orange peel
2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
3 c. quick cooking rolled oats

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs, orange juice and grated peel.
Beat well.
Add sifted dry ingredients and beat until smooth.
Stir in rolled oats until well blended.
Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake in preheated 375\u00b0 oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes about 5 dozen cookies to enjoy during the holidays or to give as gifts.