Cream sugar and shortening, add eggs, then beat well. Add 4 cups flour (measured, unsifted) to which the next 3 ingredients have been sifted. Add vanilla. Stir in the bowl of cut up fruit and nuts.

Form rolls in waxed paper and refrigerate overnight. Slice (1/4 inch thick) and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Don't overbake as the fruit will harden. Grease cookie sheets.