Holiday Fruit Drops
["1 c. shortening", "2 c. lightly packed brown sugar", "2 eggs", "1/2 c. sour milk", "3 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "2 c. candied cherries, halved", "2 c. cut up dates", "1 c. chopped pecans"]
["Mix shortening, sugar and egg well.", "Stir in soured milk. Blend dry ingredients and add to previous mixture.", "Add pecans, cherries and dates.", "Chill at least one hour."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "eggs", "sour milk", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "candied cherries", "dates", "pecans"]