Fruitcake Cookies
["4 c. sifted flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1 c. shortening", "2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed", "3 c. chopped pecans", "2/3 c. buttermilk", "1 c. candied cherries, cut in quarters", "1 c. candied fruits", "2 c. chopped dates"]
["Add soda and salt to flour.", "Cream shortening; add sugar and eggs.", "Beat until light and fluffy.", "Add milk and flour.", "Stir in nuts, cherries and dates.", "Chill several hours."]
["flour", "soda", "salt", "shortening", "brown sugar", "pecans", "buttermilk", "candied cherries", "candied fruits", "dates"]