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Shredded Wheat Cookies

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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