Fruit Cake Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. sour milk or buttermilk
1 c. candied mixed fruit or cherries
1 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour (if using self-rising, omit salt)
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped pecans or black walnuts
1 c. chopped dates

Preparation

Mix all ingredients.
Heat oven to 400\u00b0 and drop by teaspoonfuls.