Prune Drop Cookies

(Zwetchen Kecks)

⅔ cup shortening or butter

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs, beaten

½ cup milk, mix in ½ teaspoon soda

1 cup prunes, chopped and cooked

3½ cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup nuts, chopped

Cream shortening and sugars. Add beaten eggs and mix well. Add milk and remaining ingredients. Mix and drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees.