Phillip'S Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. self-rising flour
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 c. chopped dates

Preparation

Cream shortening and brown sugar.
Add egg and vanilla.
Stir in flour and mix well.
Add fruit.
Stir well.
Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 325\u00b0 until golden brown.