1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp. water
1 1/2 c. plain flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. candied fruit
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. pecans or walnuts

Cream shortening, brown sugar and egg. Mix together water, flour, salt, soda, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to first mixture. Add remaining ingredients. Spoon out on cookie sheet and bake 15 minutes at 325°F.