Ingredients
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1 lb. white raisins
1 lb. assorted dried fruit
1 lb. pecans
1 lb cherries
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. fresh orange juice
3 c. plain flour
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp. clover
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 Tbsp. Sour Milk
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp salt
4 eggs
Preparation
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Melt shortening and cream with sugar.
Add 1 egg at a time, mixing well.
Have spices, soda and salt sifted together saving 1 c. flour to pour over fruit, raisins, pecans and cherries.
Add O.J. and milk then add fruit, raisins, nuts and cherries.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bake 15 - 20 minutes.
Makes 5 dozen cookies dropped by heaping spoon full onto cookie sheet.
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