Orange Gumdrop Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped orange slice candies

Preparation

Mix ingredients in order listed, reserving 1 tablespoon of flour to toss chopped candies in before adding to dough. Drop by teaspoonful 1-inch apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350F for 10-to-12 minutes.