Ingredients
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1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. buttermilk
2 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts
1 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. candied red cherries
1/2 c. candied green cherries
Preparation
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Mix well shortening, sugar and egg.
Add buttermilk.
Sift and stir in dry ingredients.
Add nuts, dates and cherries.
Chill dough 1 hour.
Drop by teaspoon 2 inches apart on a slightly greased cookie sheet.
Top with cherry or nut.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 350\u00b0.
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