This cookie recipe is also a part of my own Becky's Cookbook collection. They are one of my husband's favorites and I try to make it every Christmas. It's from my Mother's recipe box.
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
2 egg
1 c. shortening
1/2 c. coconut
1 lb. orange slices cut in pieces
1 t. soda
1/2 c. walnuts
2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. oatmeal
salt
Mix shortening, sugar, add egg, add slices, nuts, coconut. Add flour add soda, drop spoon full, pat with fork.