Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract
• 1 cup candied cherries coarsely chopped
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1 cup candied pineapple
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 cup brazil nuts
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup Crisco
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions

Combine fruit and nuts. Mix well. Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and flavourings until light and creamy. Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture until blended. Add fruits. Mix well. Drop by spoonfuls onto baking sheet. Bake @ 350º For 10 minutes.