Fruit Cocktail Drop Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare cookie sheets by lightly greasing or lining with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the vegetable shortening, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gently fold in the well-drained fruit cocktail, raisins, and chopped walnuts. Ensure the fruit is evenly distributed throughout the batter. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 12 mins Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. (12 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)