1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
3 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
4 c. flour
1/4 c. raisins
1/2 c. nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. drained fruit (some juice)

Cream shortening and sugar. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift dry ingredients, add raisins, nuts and vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Or wrap in foil and freeze dough. Bake a few dozen at a time.