1/2 c. soft shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 c. undiluted evaporated milk
1 c. nuts
1 c. candied fruit (cherries and pineapples)
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Mix thoroughly the shortening, sugar and eggs. Stir in milk and vanilla. Sift flour, soda, salt and stir in. Blend in nuts and fruit. Chill 1 hour. Bake in 350 degree oven. Drop rounded tablespoonful 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet.