Ingredients
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1/3 c. shortening
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
1 egg
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. mace
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. allspice
2 1/2 c. mixed candied fruit (1 lb.)
2 c. nuts, chopped coarsely (1/2 lb.)
Preparation
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Heat oven to 325\u00b0.
Mix shortening, sugar, molasses and egg. Stir dry ingredients together; blend into shortening mixture. Stir in fruit and nuts.
Drop dough by teaspoonful about 1 inch apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Makes about 6 dozen.
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