1 c  Raisins
     1 c  Candied cherries; coarsely
          -chopped
     1 c  Candied pineapple;coarsely
          -chopped
     1 c  Brazil nuts;coarsely chopped
   1/2 c  Shortening; “golden flavour”
   3/4 c  Sugar, granulated
     1 ea Egg
     1 ts Vanilla
   1/2 ts Almond extract
 1 1/4 c  Flour, all purpose
   1/2 ts Baking soda
   1/2 ts -Salt
 Chock full of fruit and nuts, these taste like minifruit cakes Combine
 fruit and nuts. Mix well. Cream shortening, sugar, egg and flavouring
 on medium speed of an electric mixer until light and creamy. Combine
 flour, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture, beating on low
 speed until blended. Stir in fruits. Mix well. Drop dough by heaping
 teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350F for 10-12
 minutes or until golden. Freezes well. MAKES: about 3 DOZEN COOKIES
                
                 Yields       
                36 Servings                
