Oatmeal Craisin Cookies

These are a different twist on the traditional oatmeal cookie. They have orange craisins instead of regular raisins and a splash of OJ; makes them oh so tasty!! Enjoy!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup shortening
• 1  cup  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  egg
• 1⁄4 cup  orange juice, heated
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  orange peel
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  teaspoon  almond extract
• 3  cups oats
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1 (6 ounce) package  orange craisins

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350. Cream shortening, sugars, egg, and extracts. Heat OJ and orange peel in microwave for 30 seconds. The heat really brings out the flavor in the cookies. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Drop teaspoons on greased cookie sheet or baking stone. Bake until lightly brown.