English Rocks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter flavored shortening
1 1/2 c. light brown sugar
3 eggs
3 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. buttermilk
6 c. pecans, chopped
2 c. dates, diced
1 lb. candied cherries, chopped
6 slices candied pineapple, chopped

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Beat in eggs.
Add sifted dry ingredients and buttermilk.
Mix well.
Pour batter over nuts and fruit and mix thoroughly.
Drop from teaspoon on baking sheet and bake at 325\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.
These keep well and can be frozen.
Makes a lot but are delicious.