Fruitcake Cookies
["1/2 c. shortening", "1 c. brown sugar", "1 egg", "1/4 c. buttermilk", "1 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour", "1 c. cut-up dates", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. chopped pecans", "1 c. candied cherries, quartered"]
["Mix thoroughly shortening, brown sugar and egg.", "Stir in buttermilk.", "Sift together the flour, soda and salt; stir in mixture.", "Stir and mix in pecans, cherries and dates.", "Mix all together and chill.", "Heat oven to 400\u00b0.", "Drop by teaspoonful 2-inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.", "Top with pecan half or half candied cherries.", "Bake 8 to 10 minutes.", "Makes 4 dozen cookies."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "egg", "buttermilk", "flour", "dates", "soda", "salt", "pecans", "candied cherries"]