Triplet Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. well drained maraschino cherries
1/2 c. shredded coconut
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1/2 c. cut up dates
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/3 c. chocolate bits
1/2 c. powdered sugar

Preparation

Cream sugars, shortening and eggs thoroughly.
Add dry ingredients and mix well.
Divide into 3 equal portions for variations.