Christmas Cookies
["1/4 c. buttermilk", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 egg", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. chopped pecans", "1 can candied cherries, cut in fourths", "1 c. brown sugar (packed)", "2 c. sifted flour", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1 c. cut up dates"]
["Mix well the shortening, brown sugar, eggs and buttermilk. Sift together dry ingredients and add to mixture.", "Mix in pecans, dates and cherries.", "Chill dough for 1 hour.", "Drop by teaspoon 2-inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheet.", "Top each cookie with pecan half or half cherry.", "Bake 10 to 15 minutes at 375\u00b0. If you use self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt."]
["buttermilk", "shortening", "egg", "salt", "pecans", "candied cherries", "brown sugar", "flour", "soda", "dates"]