Instructions: Mix and sift flour, salt, baking powder, and soda; stir in oats; set aside.

Cream sugars with shortening and spices; beat in egg. Add flour mixture alternately with pumpkin. Stir in dried figs, walnuts and orange peel.

Drop by Tablespoons on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 F degrees for about 15 minutes.

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