Orange Slice Cookies

This orange slice cookie recipe is my own adaptation of a recipe that came from my husband's grandmother. These cookies are a hit with kids and adults.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 100 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 2 cups orange-flavored fruit slice jelly candies
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two cookie sheets.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together both sugars and shortening until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Stir flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in another bowl; stir into the creamed mixture.

Step 3

Stir in oats and orange candy. Using about 1 tablespoon for each cookie, roll into 1-inch balls. Place onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Step 4

Bake in batches in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack.