Author
Anne Bell
Recipe
| Measurements | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| ½ Cup | Shortening |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1½ Cups | Flour |
| ½ Teaspoon Each | Baking Soda and Cinnamon |
| ¼ Teaspoon Each | Salt, Nutmeg & Cloves |
| ¾ Cup | Chopped Mixed Candied Fruits |
| ½ Cup Each | Raisins, Chopped Walnuts or Pecans |
| 1 Cup | Brown Sugar |
| 2 Tablespoons | Water |
Instructions
- Cream shortening and sugar; add egg and water (I use nearly double the water called for); beat well.
- Sift dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture.
- Stir in fruit, nuts, raisins.
- Drop from tsp. onto greased cookie sheet.
- Bake 10 minutes at 375°. Makes 3½ dozen.
Note
- When doubling recipe I used ½ oleo & ½ shortening. Seemed to make softer cookie
- Makes about 3 ½ dozen
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