Fruit Cocktail Cookies
["1 c. shortening", "1 c. white sugar", "2 c. fruit cocktail, drained", "1 tsp. baking soda", "4 c. flour", "1 c. brown sugar", "3 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 tsp. baking powder", "Optional: 1 tsp. cinnamon, raisins or coconut"]
["Cream shortening, sugars and eggs together.", "Add vanilla, stir.", "Add dry ingredients and mix well."]
["shortening", "white sugar", "fruit cocktail", "baking soda", "flour", "brown sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "baking powder", "cinnamon"]