| 1 | "skidaddle ridge, new brunswick, cam by itd name because it was a hideout for draft dodgers. |
| 2 | The "skidaddlers were democrats who, not in sympathy with the republican party during the civil war; "skidaddled" out of the country. |
| 3 | Most of them returned home after the war, but many stayed to settle in new brunswick and southern ontario. |
| 4 | these cookies are frequently packed in the lunch boxes carried by hunters in this region." |
| 5 | sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. |
| 6 | Cream together the butter, brown sugar and vanilla. |
| 7 | Beat in the egg and fruit cocktail. |
| 8 | Stir in the dry ingredients and add the walnuts. |
| 9 | Drop batter from a teaspoon about 2 inches about on a greased baking sheet. |
| 10 | Bake in 350 oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. |
| 11 | Makes: about 6 dozen |
