Fruit Cookies

• 2 12 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground mace
• 12 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 2 cups dark brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups candied fruit

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices.
3. In a large bowl, cream the shortening and brown sugar.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
5. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
6. Fold in the candied fruit.
7. Drop mounds of dough from a small scoop or teaspoon 1 1/2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly brown on edges.
9. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground mace, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, vegetable shortening, brown sugar, eggs, candied fruit

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fruit-cookies-345634 (may not work)