1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1 1/2 c. fig preserves (well drained & chopped)
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Sift together flour, salt, soda, cinnamon and allspice. Set aside. Combine shortening and sugar; add eggs and vanilla. Add flour mixture and blend until smooth. Add fig preserves. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees.