1 c. shortening
1 1/2 sugar
1 tbsp. molasses
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped
1/2 c. coconut, shredded
1 tsp. rum extract

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Add sifted dry ingredients followed by flavoring and remaining ingredients. Drop on cookie sheet. bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

CHERRY NUGGETS:

Use some basic dough but substitute 1 bottle drained chopped maraschino cherries and 1/2 c. walnuts for fruit in above recipe. For flavoring omit the rum and use 1 teaspoon cherry juice.