Wonderful Rhubarb Cookies

WONDERFUL RHUBARB COOKIES 
1/2 c shortening 
1 c brown sugar (packed) 
1 egg 
2 c of flour 
1/2 tsp salt 
1 tsp baking soda 
1 tsp cinnamon 
1 tsp ground cloves 
1/2 tsp nutmeg 
1/4 c milk 
1 c chopped nuts 
1 c raisins 
1 c finely chopped rhubarb 
1/2 c coconut 
Cream together the shortening and sugar. Beat in the egg. Sift dry
ingredients together, and add alternately with the milk. Add the
remaining ingredients rhubarb, nuts, raisins, and coconut. Mix well. Drop by
teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375� for 12-15 min.
Cool.
Serve. Makes about 3-4 doz. 
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