1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 mixed candied fruit
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. coconut

Cream sugars, shortening and eggs. Stir dry ingredients together. Combine the two. Blend vanilla, gumdrops or candied fruit, nuts and coconut and add to batter.

Drop by the teaspoonful on a cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

Makes 5 to 6 dozen.