Holiday Fruit Cookies
["1 c. shortening", "2 c. brown sugar", "2 eggs", "1 c. buttermilk", "1 1/2 c. broken pecans", "1/2 c. black walnuts", "1 c. mixed candied fruit", "2 c. candied cherries (red and green), halved", "1 c. chopped dates", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. soda", "3 1/2 c. flour", "pecan halves (for tops if desired)"]
["Mix thoroughly the shortening, sugar and eggs.", "Stir in nuts, fruit and buttermilk.", "Sift dry ingredients and add to mixture. Chill overnight or at least 1 hour.", "Drop rounded teaspoonfuls about 2-inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet and place a pecan half on each cookie.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes about 6 dozen or more."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "eggs", "buttermilk", "pecans", "black walnuts", "mixed candied fruit", "candied cherries", "dates", "salt", "soda", "flour", "pecan"]