Christmas Jewels

1/3 c Shortening

1/4 c Sugar

1/2 c Molasses

1 x Egg

1 1/2 c Flour

1/2 ts Soda

1/4 ts Salt

1 t Cinnamon

1 t Mace

1 t Nutmeg

1/4 ts Ginger

1/4 ts Allspice

2 1/2 c Mixed candied fruit

Heat oven to 325. Mix shortening, sugar, molasses & egg. Stir dry ingredients; blend into shortening mixture. Stir in fruit. Drop by teaspoonfuls about 1" apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes.