Fruitcake Cookies
["1/2 c. shortening", "1 c. brown sugar", "1 egg", "1/4 c. buttermilk", "1 3/4 c. flour", "1/4 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. chopped pecans", "1 c. chopped dates", "1 c. chopped candied cherries", "pecan halves"]
["Thoroughly mix shortening, sugar and egg. Stir in buttermilk. Combine dry ingredients and add. Stir in pecans, dates and cherries. Chill. Drop teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Top with pecan half. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes. Yield: 4 dozen."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "egg", "buttermilk", "flour", "soda", "salt", "pecans", "dates", "candied cherries", "pecan halves"]