1 c Raisins
1 c Candied cherries; coarsely
-chopped
1 c Candied pineapple;coarsely
-chopped
1 c Brazil nuts;coarsely chopped
1/2 c Shortening; “golden flavour”
3/4 c Sugar, granulated
1 ea Egg
1 ts Vanilla
1/2 ts Almond extract
1 1/4 c Flour, all purpose
1/2 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts -Salt
Chock full of fruit and nuts, these taste like minifruit cakes Combine
fruit and nuts. Mix well. Cream shortening, sugar, egg and flavouring
on medium speed of an electric mixer until light and creamy. Combine
flour, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture, beating on low
speed until blended. Stir in fruits. Mix well. Drop dough by heaping
teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350F for 10-12
minutes or until golden. Freezes well. MAKES: about 3 DOZEN COOKIES
Yields
36 Servings
