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                         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.