Fruits and nuts christmas cookies...

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups whole wheat flour.
1/2 cup Brazil nuts.
1/2 cup walnuts.
1/4 cup chopped dates.
1/4 cup raisins.
1/2 cup shortening.
1 cup light brown sugar.
2 eggs.
1 tsp baking soda.
1/4 tsp salt.
1 tsp vanilla extract.

METHOD:
Heat oven to 375 degrees, F.
Combine flour, baking soda and salt.
In the large bowl, beat shortening, brown sugar, and vanilla with electric mixer until creamy.
Add eggs beating well.
Gradually add flour mixture and mix well.
Stir in the fruits and nuts.
Drop spoon full of dough on to Christmas shaped baking tray or baking tray.
Bake 8 to 9 minutes.  Cool slightly. 
Remove cookies from cookie tray to wire rack, to cool completely.

"ENJOY COOKING AND EATING"