1/2 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1 Tbs. orange rind

1/4 cup orange juice

2 1/2 cups flour

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1 cup raisins

1 cup candied fruit

1 cup nuts

 

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and orange rind and juice.

Add spices. Stir in by hand the flour just until mixed. Then add the raisins, fruit and nuts.

Spray your pan with non stick baking spray.

Partially cool. Drizzle a simple glaze on top while still a little warm.  Cool and cut.

This is a very pretty and easy cookie.