Fruit Cocktail Cookies
published by catsnk9mom on Dec 20, 2009
If you are thinking fruitcake, think again. These cookies have their own taste and it is NOT fruitcake. Actually, it is closer to spice cake fruit cookie. Try them and see what you think.
1 cup butter flavored shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped pecans
1 15oz can fruit cocktail, drained
Cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs and vanilla. Stir to combine. Add dry ingredients. Stir. Add chopped pecans and raisins. Stir. Gently fold in fruit cocktail. Drop by teaspoonfuls on to greased baking sheet. Bake 12-14 minutes at 350 degrees.
