Fruit Cocktail Cookies
["1 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "3 eggs", "3 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. soda, dissolved in 1 Tbsp. water", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 (No. 2) can fruit cocktail, drained", "1/2 c. chopped nuts"]
["Mix all together.", "Drop by teaspoonful onto cookie sheet. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 minutes.", "Makes 5 dozen."]
["shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "flour", "baking powder", "soda", "vanilla", "fruit cocktail", "nuts"]