2 c. shortening
2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
3 eggs
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. nuts, chopped
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
3 tbsp. water
3 c. uncooked quick cook oats
1 (3 1/2 oz.) can coconut
20 orange slices, finely chopped

Cream shortening in a very large mixing bowl; add sugars, beating at medium speed of mixer. Add eggs, beating well.

Combine flour, soda and baking powder; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in water, oats, vanilla, nuts, coconut and candy. Chill dough at least 1 hour.

Roll into walnut size balls and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 12 minutes or until browned. Cool. Yield: 16 dozen.