Fruit Drop Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
3 beaten eggs
1 c. raisins (optional)
2 c. drained fruit cocktail
1 1/2 c. nuts (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
4 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugars.
Add eggs and fruit.
Combine dry ingredients and add slowly, mixing well.
Drop by teaspoonful on cookie sheet.
Use ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Will swell slightly as baking.
Makes 6 to 7 dozen.