Fruity drop cookies

3 Dozen

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupFlour
½teaspoonSalt
cupShortening
½cupBrown sugar
½cupRoger's Golden syrup
½teaspoonVanilla
2Eggs
½cupChopped nuts
½cupChopped dates
½cupCandied cherries or
½cupMixed glazed fruits

Directions

Sift flour with salt. Cream shortening, gradually add sugar, Roger's Golden Syrup and flavouring. Beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time beating vigourously after each addition. Fold in sifted dry ingredients alternately with combination fruit and nuts. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 375-400.