1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. oatmeal
1 c. coconut
1 c. cut up orange slices or gumdrops
1 c. nuts

Mix shortening and sugars; add eggs and vanilla then dry ingredients. Add oatmeal, coconut and candies and nuts. Drop on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.