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1 lb. candied fruit mix 1/2 lb. raisins 1 c. shortening 2 1/4 c. sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp. baking soda 6 c. sifted flour 1/2 tbsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 3/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 c. molasses 1/2 c. water Grind candied fruit mix and raisins; set aside. Cream shortening and sugar; add beaten eggs, soda and ground fruit; mix well. Sift flour and salt and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with molasses and water. Divide dough into portions the size of baseballs. Roll each ball into a rope as big around as a 50 cent piece. Lay ropes on cookie sheet and press flat with fingers until about 2 inches wide. Brush strips with mixture of 1 egg blended with 1 tablespoon water. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until done. Remove from pan; cool on racks or clean brown paper. Cut in bars and store in tightly covered containers; will keep up to 6 months. Yield 7 dozen bars. Perfect for mailing. |
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