1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 well beaten egg
1 tsp. grated orange rind
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. water
1 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. chopped nuts
3/4 c. chopped spiced gumdrops

Combine and beat together shortening, sugars, egg, orange rind and vanilla. Sift together flour, salt, soda and baking powder. Add to creamed mixture, then add water and mix. Add oatmeal, coconut and gumdrops. Mix well. Divide dough, shape into rolls. Wrap in wax paper and chill overnight or store in freezer until ready to slice and bake. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 375 degrees.