Fruit Drops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. orange peel
1 1/2 c. enriched flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 to 3 Tbsp. milk
1 c. each: nuts, raisins, cherries, pineapple, etc. (more or less)

Preparation

Cream shortening with sugar.
Add egg; beat well.
Add vanilla and orange peel.
Add dry ingredients with milk and fruit.
Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0.