Santa’S Fruit & Nut Cookies

• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in milk just until moistened. Stir in fruit and nuts.
2. On a floured surface, roll or pat dough into a 12x6-in. rectangle. Cut into 4x1/2-in. strips. Form into "S" shapes; place 1 in. apart on greased
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4. Bake at 425u0b0 for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency; drizzle over cookies.

flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, shortening, milk, mixed candied fruit, walnuts, sugar, milk

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/santa-s-fruit-nut-cookies/ (may not work)