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