Instructions
1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk (or soured milk)
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
2 cups candied cherries, cut in pieces
2 cups chopped dates, cut in pieces
Mix shortening, sugar and eggs. Add buttermilk and mix well. Blend in the flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in nuts, cherries and dates. Mix thoroughly. Chill dough for 1 hour. Drop by teaspoon 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
