Fruit Cocktail Drop Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Judy Sommavilla

"A flavorful cookie with fruit and nuts. Great for a picnic!"

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Original recipe yield 2 to 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar and white sugar. Stir in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and cloves, stir into the creamed mixture. Carefully fold in the raisins, fruit cocktail and nuts, try not to crush the fruit.
Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to12 minutes in the preheated oven.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2003 by BOB1183

I can't believe I baked these cookies (not a huge fan of fruit cocktail), but the cookies came... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by C

I think it is a very good receipe especially for young children, and teens, and for older... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2007 by Noangel

These are really good cookies. Nice flavor very soft but not exactly a wow! I would make... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2007 by SHANNYN79

These cookies are soft and light. Great fruity flavor! MORE

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Nutritional Information

Fruit Cocktail Drop Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 36

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 197