FRUIT DROP COOKIES

1 C brown sugar

¾ C butter

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 2 tbsp. hot water

2 C flour

2 C candied mixed fruit

1 C coconut

Cream the sugar, butter and eggs together. Stir in the baking soda dissolved in hot water. Add the flour. Stir in the candied fruit and coconut. Drop the dough onto parchment lined cookie sheets and bake at 350°F for 12 – 15 minutes.