FRUITY DROP COOKIES

• 1 1 /2 c Flour
• 1 /2 ts Salt
• 1 /3 c Shortening
• 1 /2 c Brown sugar
• 1 /2 c Roger's Golden syrup
• 1 /2 ts Vanilla
• 2 Eggs
• 1 /2 c Chopped nuts
• 1 /2 c Chopped dates
• 1 /2 c Candied cherries or
• 1 /2 c Mixed glazed fruits

Sift flour with salt.Cream shortening, gradually add sugar, Roger's

Golden Syrup and flavouring.Beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs

one at a time beating vigourously after each addition. Fold in sifted

dry ingredients alternately with combination fruit and nuts. Drop

batter by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10

minutes at 375-400.