BEST EVER FRUITCAKE COOKIES

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INGREDIENTS

1. 1 cup raisins
2. 1 cup candied cherries (red and green are pretty), coarsely chopped
3. 1 cup candied pineapple, coarsely chopped
4. 1 cup Brazil nuts, coarsely chopped
5. 1/2 cup golden Crisco shortening
6. 3/4 cup white sugar
7. 1 egg
8. 1 tsp. vanilla
9. 1/2 tsp. almond extract
10. 1 1/4 cups flour
11. 1/2 tsp. baking soda
12. 1/2 tsp. salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine fruit and nuts and 1/2 the flour, mix well.
2. Cream the shortening and sugar, add the egg and flavoring.
3. Beat on med. speed with electric mixer until light and creamy.
4. Stir in fruit mixture and remaining flour, baking soda, salt and mix well.
5. Drop onto parchment lined or greased baking sheet and bake at 350F for 10-12 min. Let cool on cooling racks.

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