2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. orange slice candy, chopped (snipped with scissors)
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 c. quick-cooking oats
1 c. coconut (optional)

Stir together first 5 ingredients well to coat candy; set aside.

Cream together sugars, shortening, eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture, oats and coconut (if desired). Dough will be very stiff. Roll into tablespoon-size balls and place on cookie sheet.

Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes.

Makes about 6 dozen cookies.