Liberty Fruit Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. Crisco
2 eggs
1 tsp. soda
3 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. chopped, pitted dates
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. sour or buttermilk
1 tsp. salt
1 lb. candied fruit

Preparation

Blend Crisco and sugar.
Add eggs and milk.
Add dry ingredients and blend until smooth.
Stir in fruit, nuts and dates.
Drop onto greased cookie sheets and bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 10 dozen cookies.