Ingredients
1 cup shortening1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup crisp rice cereal1 cup diced candy orange slices1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or raisinsAdditional raisins or chocolate chips and candy orange slices
Preparation
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.
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.
