Orange Crunchies

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
2. 2
   Put into bowl soft shortening.
3. 3
   Add sugar gradually, mixing well until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add egg and beat hard.
5. 5
   Stir in about half of flour mixture.
6. 6
   Stir in milk.
7. 7
   Add the remaining flour and mix well.
8. 8
   Fold in corn flakes, nuts and orange rind.
9. 9
   Drop from teaspoon onto greased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
10. 10
    Bake on oven rack slightly above center at 325° for 15 minutes or until light brown.
11. 11
    Watch closely while baking.
12. 12
    Remove from oven baking sheet at once.
13. 13
    Makes about 4 dozen cookies.