Fruit Cocktail Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup raisins (optional)
• 2 cups drained fruit cocktail
• 1 1/2 cups walnuts or pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cloves

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, cream together shortening, sugars and eggs.
3. In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture.
4. Stir in drained fruit cocktail and nuts.
5. Drop by teaspoonsful onto a cookie sheet.
6. Bake for approximately 12 to 15 minutes.