Ingredients
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3 c. white sugar
2 c. Crisco shortening
6 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
6 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 full c. maraschino cherries
1 tsp. maraschino cherry juice
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. chopped nuts
powdered sugar
Preparation
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Cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
Add flour, salt and baking soda; mix well.
Add cherries, juice, dates and nuts; mix well.
Shape into balls about the size of a quarter and roll in powdered sugar. Place on a greased cookie sheet (sprayed with Pam).
Place in preheated 375\u00b0 oven.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden.
Makes 10 to 12 dozen.
They freeze well.
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