Orange Oatmeal Chews

Toast 1 c rolled oats at 350 for 10 min. Cool

Sift:
3/4 c flour
½ t salt
½ t baking powder
½ t baking soda

Add:
½ c sugar
½ c firmly packed brown sugar
½ c shortening creamed well

Blend:
1 unbeaten egg
1 t vanilla
2 T orange rind (I use juice)

Stir dry ingredients with oats.
Drop by teaspoonsfuls at least 2 inches apart.

Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.
Makes 2½ dozen.

From “Pillsbury Bakeoff” cookbook.