1 c. shortening
3/4 c. molasses
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped nuts
1/3 c. chopped candied fruit

Melt shortening; cool. Add molasses, sugar, and egg. Beat until blended. Add flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well. Add raisins, nuts, and candied fruit. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees 10-12 minutes. Makes 3 dozen cookies.