Helen'S Cookies
["1/2 c. shortening", "1 c. brown sugar", "1 3/4 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1/3 c. sour milk", "3/4 c. nuts, chopped", "1 c. candied cherries, chopped", "1 c. dates, chopped"]
["Mix all ingredients and drop by teaspoonful on greased cookie sheet.", "Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 10 to 12 minutes."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "flour", "soda", "sour milk", "nuts", "candied cherries", "dates"]