Fruit Cocktail Cookies |
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Ingredients 4 cups flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cloves 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 egg (well beaten) 2 tbls molasses 1 cup raisins 1 large can fruit cocktail (drained) 1 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp baking soda 3 tbls hot water Directions Sift together flour, salt, cloves, and cinnamon. In another large bowl cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and molasses. Fold in raisins, fruit cocktail, nuts, and vanilla. Dissolve soda in water; add to mixture. Add sifted ingredients and stir together. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake at 370 degrees until lightly browned. Makes about 5 dozen cookies. |