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
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Yields
6 Servings