Shredded Wheat Cookies

* Exported from MasterCook *

SHREDDED WHEAT COOKIES

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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

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NOTES : http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/features/99/0504/fd_baggtest.html

Recipe is from the 1950's.