Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 lb. orange slice candy
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. flake coconut
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts
  • 1/2 c. rolled oats

Method

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Cream sugar, shortening and eggs until light and fluffy.
  • Sift 2 cups flour with soda and salt.
  • Blend into creamed mixture.
  • Dice orange slice candy.
  • Mix with 1/2 cup flour and add candy mixture to first mixture.
  • Stir in coconut, chopped nuts and oats.
  • Roll into 1-inch balls.
  • Place on greased cookie sheet and press with fork.
  • Bake at 325° for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Makes 6 dozen.