Popcorn Fruit Cookies

Ingredients

1 c popped corn
1 c sugar
1 fruit
1/2 c melted shortening
1/4 c sweetened condensed milk
1/4 c water
1 egg
1 c flour
1 c corn meal
1 ts salt
1 1/2 ts nutmeg
4 ts baking powder

Instructions

Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder, nutmeg, salt, and corn-meal. Combine shortening sugar. Add egg. Add milk and water. Mix thoroughly. Add flour mixture, popped corn, and dried fruit. Mix thoroughly. Turn onto lightly floured board. Roll in sheet 1/3 inch thick. Cut with floured cutter. Place on slightly oiled baking sheet. Bake in hot oven (425 F) 10-12 minutes. 30 servings. Grace Viall Gray, Glen Ellyn, IL. ----