Ingredients
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1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
4 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 1/2 c. pecans
2 c. candied cherries (half red and half green, cut in pieces)
1 1/2 c. dates, cut in pieces
1/2 c. buttermilk
Preparation
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Mix sugar, butter and
eggs
thoroughly,
then
stir in buttermilk.
Sift dry ingredients
together and add to creamed mixture.
Stir in fruit and nuts.
Chill
at
least
1 hour or overnight.
Drop with teaspoon about 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes in 375\u00b0 oven.
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