Grandfather Lee Christmas Fruit Cookies
["1 c. shortening", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. vanilla (we sometimes use a bottle of rum extract)", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "2 eggs, well beaten", "3 1/2 c. flour", "3/4 c. soda", "5 Tbsp. milk", "1 pkg. chocolate chips", "nuts (2 c. or more)", "candied cherries and pineapple (we use 1 container of each)"]
["Combine shortening, salt and extract and blend.", "Add sugar gradually and cream well.", "Add eggs and mix well.", "Sift flour and soda and add to creamed mixture, alternating with milk, mixing thoroughly.", "Add fruit and nuts and blend.", "Drop small rounds on cookie sheet.", "Bake at 375\u00b0.", "Makes 5 to 6 dozen."]
["shortening", "salt", "vanilla", "sugar", "eggs", "flour", "soda", "milk", "chocolate chips", "nuts", "candied cherries"]