Christmas Angel Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. cream cheese, softened
1 c. light brown sugar
2 eggs
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. candied fruit (mixed)
2 c. broken pecans or almonds

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
In a large bowl, cream the shortening and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add sugar and eggs.
Mix well.
In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking soda and salt.
Add flour mixture to egg and sugar mixture. Add vanilla and mix well. Add candied fruit and nuts.