1 c Dried figs
1/2 c Shortening
2 Eggs, well beaten
3 ts Baking powder
3 tb Chopped orange rind
1/2 c Coconut
1/2 ts Salt
3/4 c Sugar
1/2 c Honey
2 3/4 c Flour
2 tb Milk
1 ts Lemon flavoring
Wash figs, cover with cold water. Simmer 10 minutes. Drain. Cut in
pieces. Cream sugar and shortening. Add honey, eggs, and milk. Mix
thoroughly. Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder, and
salt. Add to sugar and shortening mixture. Add fruit, coconut, and
flavoring. Add orange rind. Mix thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto
well-oiled baking sheet. Bake in hot oven (435 F) 12-15 minutes. 36
servings. The Household Searchlight
Yields
6 Servings