Ingredients
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4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 c. buttermilk
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. candied cherries, quartered
2 c. dates, cut up
1 c. candied fruits
red or green candied cherries (for top/optional)
Preparation
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Sift together flour, soda and salt (or use self-rising flour). Cream shortening; add sugar and eggs; beat until light and fluffy. Add buttermilk and flour, alternately.
Then fold in nuts, cherries, dates and candied fruit.
Chill dough.
Drop teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
Top each with a cherry half.
Bake in moderate oven (375\u00b0) 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 8 dozen.
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