Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 old fashioned
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups wheat biscuits (crushed shredded)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup dates (chopped)
- 1/2 cup nuts (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons orange peel (grated)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon peel (grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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
