Christmas Jewels

Ingredients

3/8 c shortening
1/4 c sugar
1/2 c molasses
1 egg
1 1/2 c flour
1/2 ts soda
1/4 ts salt
1 t cinnamon
1 t mace
1 t nutmeg
1/4 ts ginger
1/4 ts allspice
2 1/2 mixed candied fruit

Instructions

Heat oven to 325. Mix shortening, sugar, molasses & egg. Stir dry ingredients; blend into shortening mixture. Stir in fruit. Drop by teaspoonfuls about 1" apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes.