Fruit Cocktail Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup raisins (optional)
• 2 cups drained fruit cocktail
• 1-1/2 cups nuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cloves

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream together shortening, sugars and eggs. In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture.
2. Stir in drained fruit cocktail and nuts. Drop by teaspoonful’s on cookie sheet. Bake at 400° for approximately 12 to 15 minutes.