Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 2 cups golden raisins
• 2 cups diced mixed candied fruit
• Optional: 1 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 2 tsp vinegar

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