Fruit Cake Cookies
["1/2 c. shortening", "1 c. brown sugar", "1 egg", "1/4 c. buttermilk", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 c. flour", "1 c. dates", "1 c. pecans", "1 c. candied cherries, chopped"]
["Mix all ingredients and chill 3 to 4 hours or overnight.", "Drop about 1 teaspoon of mixture on lightly greased cookie sheet about 2-inches apart. Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 8 minutes.", "Let cook about 5 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.", "Yields 3 to 4 dozen."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "egg", "buttermilk", "baking powder", "soda", "salt", "flour", "dates", "pecans", "candied cherries"]