Fruitcake Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 box fruitcake mix
1 lb. raisins
1 lb. chopped pecans
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
4 eggs
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
3 Tbsp. sweet milk
2/3 c. orange juice, grape juice or cider
1 c. flour

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar well.
Add 1 egg at a time; beat well.
Dissolve soda in 3 tablespoons milk; add to creamed mixture.
Add flour and juice to cream mixture, blending well. Mix 1 cup flour well with raisins and nuts.
Pour batter over floured nuts and raisins; mix well.
Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes, or until brown.