Fruit Drops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
1/4 c. thick sour milk
3/4 c. mixed candied fruit, chopped
3/4 c. nuts, chopped
3/4 c. gumdrops, sliced

Preparation

Cream fat and sugar.
Sift dry ingredients together.
Dredge fruit with 2 tablespoons of this mix.
Mix remaining ingredients together, adding the fruit and nuts last.
Drop onto a greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.