Citron Fruit Cookies

By á-5717

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup dairy sour cream
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1 - 4 oz. candied citron
• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven 375o, grease cookie sheets.

Combine shortening, sugar, egg, sour cream, raisins, nuts and citron.

In a small bowl add flour mixture to shortening mixture, stirring until blended.

Drop rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.

Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let cool. Garnish with citron pieces.