Ingredients
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1 c. soft shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. broken pecans
2 c. candied cherries
2 c. cut up dates
Preparation
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Mix shortening, sugar and eggs thoroughly.
Stir in buttermilk. Sift together flour, soda and salt.
Mix dry ingredients with creamed mixture.
Stir in pecans, cherries and cut up dates.
Chill 1 hour.
Drop rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake until set.
Makes 7 dozen.
Bake in 400\u00b0 oven 8 to 10 minutes.
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