4 to 6 slices bacon
1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
2/3 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. orange juice
1 c. quick or old fashioned rolled oats, uncooked

Place bacon in cold skillet, fry on low heat until crisp. Drain well by patting with paper towels. Break into bits; cool. Sift dry ingredients; set aside. Cream butter and sugar until light. Beat egg, then add to creamed mixture; beat well. Stir in dry ingredients alternately with milk. Add juice. Stir in rolled oats and bacon bits. Drop by spoonfuls on well buttered cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees about 15 minutes. Makes 24 cookies.