3/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. Brer Rabbit molasses
3 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. diced candied fruit

Cream shortening and sugar. Blend in egg and molasses. Add sifted dry ingredients. Mix well. Stir in raisins, nuts, and diced fruits. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased or floured cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Makes 60 cookies. Good, soft chewy cookie.