2 c. shortening
2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
3 eggs
3 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
3 tbsp. water
3 c. quick cooking oats, uncooked
1 (3 1/2 oz.) can coconut
1 tsp. vanilla
20 candy orange slice, finely chopped

Cream shortening in large bowl, gradually add sugars, beating. Add eggs and vanilla, beating well. Combine flour, soda and baking powder; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in water, oats, coconut and candy. Chill dough at least 1 hour. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 12 minutes or until browned.