1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs, well beaten
2 tbsp. dark molasses
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 3 tbsp. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. raisins
1 (#2) can fruit cocktail, well drained
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Sift together:

4 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt

Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs, molasses, and baking soda mixture. Add vanilla. Combine raisins, fruit cocktail and nuts alternately with flour mixture. Bake at 375 degrees on greased and floured cookie sheets for 10 to 15 minutes.