1 c. sugar
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. quick cooking rolled oats
2 c. (12 oz.) candy orange slices, snipped (Dip shears into a glass of hot water to make snipping easier.)
1 c. flaked coconut

In a large mixer bowl, cream together sugar and shortening until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat well. Stir together flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Stir into creamed mixture. Stir in oats, candy and coconut.

Using about 1 tablespoon mixture for each, roll into 1 inch ball. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and cool on wire rack. Makes 6 dozen cookies.