Fruit Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. soft butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. soda, dissolved in 2 tsp. hot water
3 c. plain flour
1 lb. chopped pecans
1 lb. raisins
1/2 lb. chopped dates
1/2 lb. chopped cherries

Preparation

Mix ingredients in order given.
Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.