Holiday Jewel Cookie

Ingredients:

• 1/3 c. shortening
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 c. Gold Medal
• 1/2 tsp. soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. mace
• 1 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. ginger
• 1/4 tsp. allspice
• 2 1/2 c. candied fruit (about 1 lb.)
• 2 c. coarsely chopped nuts

Procedure

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar, molasses and egg. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls about 1 inch apart onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes. (6 dozen cookies.) *If using self-rising flour, omit soda and salt.