Holiday Fruit Drops
["2 c. shortening", "4 c. brown sugar", "4 eggs", "1 c. soured milk (1 Tbsp. vinegar)", "6 1/2 c. flour", "2 tsp. soda", "2 tsp. salt", "2 c. nuts", "2 c. candied fruit", "2 c. candied cherries", "2 c. dates"]
["Mix shortening, sugar and eggs well.", "Stir in soured milk. Measure flour; sift.", "Blend dry ingredients; stir in.", "Stir in nuts, fruit and dates.", "Chill at least 1 hour.", "Heat oven to 400\u00b0. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.", "Bake 8 to 10 minutes until almost no imprint remains when touched."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "eggs", "milk", "flour", "soda", "salt", "nuts", "candied fruit", "candied cherries", "dates"]