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.

Bon Appetit!