Christmas Cookies
["1 1/2 c. brown sugar", "1/4 c. shortening", "4 eggs", "3 Tbsp. buttermilk", "1 tsp. baking soda", "2 c. all purpose flour", "1 lb. candied pineapple", "1 lb. candied cherries", "1 lb. candied dates", "1 c. flour, to dredge fruit in", "6 c. pecans", "1/4 c. grape juice"]
["Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.", "Add buttermilk, soda and 2 cups of flour.", "Cut candied fruits into small pieces and dredge pieces in 1 cup flour.", "Mix in fruits and nuts; add grape juice.", "Drop on cookie sheet with spoon.", "Bake at 300 for 20 minutes.", "Makes 4-5 dozen."]
["brown sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "buttermilk", "baking soda", "flour", "candied pineapple", "candied cherries", "candied dates", "flour", "pecans", "grape juice"]