Ingredients

1. 1 cup shortening
2. 1 cup packed brown sugar
3. 1 cup sugar
4. 2 eggs
5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6. 2 cups all-purpose flour
7. 1 teaspoon baking soda
8. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
9. 1/2 teaspoon salt
10. 1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
11. 1 cup crisp rice cereal
12. 1 cup diced candy orange slices
13. 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips or raisins
14. Additional raisins or chocolate chips and candy orange slices

Directions

1. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats, cereal, orange slices and chips or raisins.
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a fork. Decorate with raisin or chocolate chip eyes and orange slice mouths. Bake at 350° for 10-14 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Yield: about 6 dozen.Editor’s Note: Orange slices cut easier if microwaved for 5 seconds on high and cut with a sharp knife or kitchen scissors.