2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons grated orange peel (orange part only)
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel (yellow part only)
2 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oatmeal — uncooked
2 cups crushed shredded wheat biscuits
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Mix flour with soda, baking powder and salt; set aside. Beat shortening until light and fluffy; add sugars gradually, creaming well. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla, honey and grated orange and lemon peels, then cereals, fruits and nuts; mix well. Work in flour mixture until well-blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes, or until done.
Makes about 8 dozen small cookies