Shredded Wheat Cookies

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45 min. Prep: 30 min. Cook: 15 min.
36 calories/serving (approx.)
96 servings suggest servings

Ingredients

2cups flour, all-purpose
1teaspoon baking soda
1/2teaspoon baking powder
1teaspoon salt
1cup vegetable shortening
1cup sugar granulated
3/4cup brown sugar firmly packed
2large eggs
1teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2cup honey
2teaspoons orange zest grated, (orange part only)
1teaspoon lemon zest grated, (yellow part only)
2cups oats, quick cooking or old-fashioned , uncooked
2cups shredded wheat cereal crushed
1/2cup dates chopped
1/2cup raisins, seedless
1/2cup nuts chopped

Directions

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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