Fruitcake Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
3 c. chopped pecans
2/3 c. buttermilk
1 c. candied cherries, cut in quarters
1 c. candied fruits
2 c. chopped dates

Preparation

Add soda and salt to flour.
Cream shortening; add sugar and eggs.
Beat until light and fluffy.
Add milk and flour.
Stir in nuts, cherries and dates.
Chill several hours.