Ingredients
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1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. buttermilk
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 1/2 c. broken walnuts or pecans
2 c. candied cherries
2 c. chopped dates
1 tsp. vanilla
Preparation
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Mix sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla.
Add sour milk.
Sift dry ingredients together and mix in.
Add nuts, cherries and dates. Stir well.
Chill one hour.
Bake by teaspoonfuls in 325\u00b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes 8 dozen cookies.
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