In large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In large bowl, beat shortening and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add vanilla. Add flour mixture and beat until nearly combined, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Add chopped Orange crème Candy Melts; beat until just combined. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto cookie pan, spacing 2 in. apart.
Bake 11-13 minutes or until bottom of cookie is lightly browned. Cool on cookie pan 2-3 minutes; remove to cooling grid and cool completely.