Holiday Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. lard
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. sour milk
2 c. cherries, cut
2 c. dates, cut
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Preparation

Stir until fluffy.
Chill 1 hour.
Drop on cookie sheet.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.