Fruit Cake Cookies
["1/2 c. shortening", "1 egg", "1 3/4 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. chopped candied cherries", "1 c. chopped dates", "1 c. brown sugar", "1/4 c. sour milk or buttermilk", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1/2 c. nuts"]
["Beat shortening, brown sugar and eggs.", "Stir in sour milk. Sift together the flour, soda and salt; stir in.", "Mix in nuts, cherries and dates.", "Chill.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes."]
["shortening", "egg", "flour", "salt", "candied cherries", "dates", "brown sugar", "sour milk", "soda", "nuts"]