1/3 c. shortening
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
1 egg
1 1/2 c. Gold Medal
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. mace
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. allspice
2 1/2 c. candied fruit (about 1 lb.)
2 c. coarsely chopped nuts

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar, molasses and egg. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls about 1 inch apart onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes. (6 dozen cookies.)

If using self-rising flour, omit soda and salt.