Recipes Desserts Cookies Orange Slice Cookies I 4.5 (32) 28 Reviews 6 Photos This recipe is my own adaptation of a recipe that came from my husband's grandmother. I made a few changes to suit my own family's tastes. These cookies are a big hit with kids as well as adults. Recipe by Janine Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 6 6 6 6 Servings: 36 Yield: 6 dozen Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup shortening 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups quick cooking oats 2 cups orange-flavored fruit slice jelly candies Directions In large mixing bowl, cream together sugars and shortening till fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir into creamed mixture. Stir in the oats, and the orange candy. NOTE: Dip a pair of kitchen shears into a glass of hot water or spray with a non-stick spray to make snipping the orange slices easier. Using about one tablespoon of mixture for each cookie, roll into one inch balls. Place on greased cookie sheets. Bake in a 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and cool on a wire rack. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 181 Calories 6g Fat 30g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 36 Calories 181 % Daily Value * Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Cholesterol 10mg 3% Sodium 91mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 30g 11% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 20g Protein 2g Calcium 18mg 1% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 36mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved