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Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, stir before measuring
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/3 cup chopped candied cherries, red
- 2 tablespoons chopped mixed andied fruits
- 2 tablespoons chopped candied peels
Preparation:
Sift flour with baking soda, nutmeg, and salt. In a mixing bowl, beat together shortening, brown sugar, vanilla, and egg until well-blended. Blend in half of flour mixture, then milk, then remaining flour mixture. Stir in chopped nuts, cherries, candied fruit and peel. Drop by level tablespoons about 2 inches apart, onto greased baking sheets. Press lightly with a flat-bottomed glass covered with a damp cloth. Bake in a preheated 375° oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes about 30 to 36 dozen fruit jewel cookies.
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