Fruit Cocktail Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 Tbsp. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 medium can fruit cocktail, drained
1/2 c. chopped nuts (may add, if desired)

Preparation

Cream the first 2 ingredients.
Add next 3 ingredients.
Beat well.
Add next 2 ingredients gradually.
Blend well.
Add fruit cocktail.
May add chopped nuts, if desired.
Beat well.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.