1 lb. white raisins
1 lb. assorted dried fruit
1 lb. pecans
1 lb. cherries
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. fresh orange juice
3 c. plain flour
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp. clover
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 tbsp. Sour Milk
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
4 eggs

Melt shortening and cream with sugar. Add 1 egg at a time, mixing well. Have spices, soda and salt sifted together saving 1 c. flour to pour over fruit, raisins, pecans and cherries. Add O.J. and milk then add fruit, raisins, nuts and cherries. Preheat oven to 350°F.

Bake 15 - 20 minutes.

Makes 5 dozen cookies dropped by heaping spoon full onto cookie sheet.