Fruit Cocktail Cookies

1 cup vegetable shortening or butter
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs, well beaten
1 (No. 2) can fruit cocktail, including juice
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, fruit cocktail, nuts and vanilla extract.

Sift dry ingredients together and add. Mix thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonsful onto greased cookie sheets.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes or until light brown.