Fruitcake Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. pecan halves
1 lb. oleo
1 lb. candied pineapple
1 lb. candied cherries
1 lb. white raisins
1/2 lb. dates
2 eggs
4 c. flour
1/2 c. vanilla
2 c. sugar

Preparation

Cut fruit in small pieces, mixing in pecans, then flour.
Coat well; shake through sifter to remove excess flour.
Set aside; cream oleo and sugar; add eggs and vanilla.
Beat 1 minute, then add flour.
Beat until smooth.
Add fruit and pecans; mix with hand (there will be just enough batter to hold together).
Drop by tablespoons on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 275\u00b0 for 30 to 40 minutes.
Batter will keep well for weeks.
Cookies are better after they set awhile.