Orange Slice Cookies.

My sister brought these to our Christmas gathering, and my whole family is now in love with them!

Orange Slice Cookies

1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups quick cooking oats
2 cups orange fruit jelly slice candies, diced into small chunks

In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugars and shortening until fluffy. Add eggs and and vanilla, then beat well. Stir together dry ingredients, and stir into creamed mixture. Stir in oats and orange candy. (Spray scissors with non-stick spray to make cutting candy easier.) Using about 1 TBSP of mixture for each cookie, roll into one inch balls. Place on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and cool on wire rack.