20 Candy orange slices, cut 1 1/2 ts Baking soda
Into small pieces 1 1/4 ts Baking powder
1 tb Flour 3 tb Water
2 c Shortening 3 c Quick-cooking oats,
2 c Firmly packed brown sugar Uncooked
1 c Sugar 1 (3 1/2 oz) can flaked
3 lg Eggs Coconut
3 c All-purpose flour
Toss to coat 1 tb of flour and the orange slices pieces. Set aside.
With a electric mixer on medium speed , beat shortening until fluffy;
gradually add sugar, beat well. Add eggs beat well.
Put together 3 cups flour, soda, and baking powder; gradully add to
shortening mixture, mix well.
Stir in water, oats, orange candy, and coconut. Cover and chill for at
least an hour.
On a greased baking sheet drop dough by a teaspoonfuls.
Bake at 325F. for 12mins. or until browned.
Southern Living Home for the Holidays 1994
Shared by Carolyn Shaw 12-95
Yields
16 servings