Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 ml) flour 
• 1 cup (250 ml) oatmeal 
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda 
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt 
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) vegetable shortening 
• 1 cup (250 ml) brown sugar 
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) orange juice 
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) grated orange zest 
• 1 egg 
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) walnuts, chopped 
• 1/3 cup (85 ml) coconut

Steps

• Combine flour, oatmeal, soda and salt. Stir well.
• Cream shortening, brown sugar, orange juice, zest and egg in a large bowl. Add flour mixture. Mix well.
• Stir in walnuts and coconut.
• Drop dough by spoonfuls, 2 inches (5 cm) apart, onto greased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 350 F for 10 to 12 minutes.