Orange Slice Cookies

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
• 2 cups (12-oz) candy orange slices, snipped
• 1 cup flaked coconut

In large mixer bowl, cream together sugars and shortening till fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Stir into creamed mixture. Stir in oats, candy and coconut. Using about 1 Tbsp mixture for each, roll into 1-inch balls. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or till lightly browned. Remove and cool on wire rack.

Yield: 6 dozen cookies

NOTE: Dip kitchen shears into glass of hot water to snip candy.