Sugarplum Cookies/Christmas Cookbook

3/4 c Sugar

1/2 c Butter or margarine;

-softened 1/2 c Shortening

1 Egg

2 1/2 c All-purpose flour

1 1/2 ts Vanilla

1/2 ts Baking powder

1/8 ts Salt

3/4 c Cut-up dried or candied

-fruit Or 2-3 ozs filberts Creamy frosting: 1/2 c Powdered sugar

1/2 ts Vanilla

2 tb Water; (2 to 3)

Recipe by: CHRISTMAS COOKBOOK Mix sugar, margarine, shortening and egg. Stir in flour, vanilla, baking powder and salt. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Shape dough by teaspoon around fruit to form balls. Place about 1" apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until delicate brown, 12-15 minutes; cool. Spread tops of cookies with Creamy Frosting. Decorate with colored sugar, nonpareils or chopped nuts if desired. About 7 dozen cookies. Frosting: mix all ingredients until of desired consistency. -----