Aunt Cele'S Fruit & Nut Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
2 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
4 c. flour
2/3 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped candied cherries
2 c. chopped dates
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. chopped candied mixed fruit

Preparation

Cream shortening, add sugar. Add beaten eggs. Mix dry ingredients with milk, add fruits and nuts. Combining all well. Refrigerate several hours. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 minutes.