Fruitcake Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. chopped dates
1/2 lb. whole candied red and green cherries
1/2 lb. candied pineapple (dices)
1/2 lb. or 2 c. walnuts
1 lb. or 4 c. pecans
2 to 4 Tbsp. rum or brandy or 2 to 4 tsp. rum extract*
1 c. flour
1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

*I use 6 tablespoons brandy.