Mrs. Claus' Cookies

1. 1

   With scissors, snip stems off figs, and cut them into little pieces.

2. 2

   Combine with shortening and sugar, and cream together with eggs and salt.

3. 3

   Sift flour, measure and sift again with baking powder, soda and mace.

4. 4

   Combine all ingredients.

5. 5

   Drop from teaspoon onto buttered baking sheets.

6. 6

   Bake in moderate oven for about 12 minutes, or until nicely brown.

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