Fruitcake Cookies

• 1 box fruitcake mix
• 1 lb. raisins
• 1 lb. chopped pecans
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 c. sifted flour
• 1/2 tsp. allspice
• 1/2 tsp. cloves
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. soda
• 3 Tbsp. sweet milk
• 2/3 c. orange juice, grape juice or cider
• 1 c. flour

1. Cream shortening and sugar well.
2. Add 1 egg at a time; beat well.
3. Dissolve soda in 3 tablespoons milk; add to creamed mixture.
4. Add flour and juice to cream mixture, blending well. Mix 1 cup flour well with raisins and nuts.
5. Pour batter over floured nuts and raisins; mix well.
6. Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.
7. Bake at 350u0b0 for 12 to 15 minutes, or until brown.

fruitcake mix, raisins, pecans, shortening, brown sugar, eggs, flour, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, salt, soda, sweet milk, orange juice, flour

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=784492 (may not work)