Christmas Fruit Cookies
["4 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1 c. shortening", "2 c. light brown sugar", "2 eggs", "1 c. sour milk", "1 1/2 c. chopped nuts", "1 1/2 c. chopped dates", "1 c. (8 oz.) chopped candied fruit"]
["Stir together flour, soda and salt.", "Cream shortening and sugar together.", "Add eggs and mix thoroughly.", "Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with milk.", "Stir in nuts and fruit. Drop by teaspoonfuls into greased baking sheets.", "Bake in a 400\u00b0 gas oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until done.", "Yields 4 dozen cookies."]
["flour", "baking soda", "salt", "shortening", "light brown sugar", "eggs", "sour milk", "nuts", "dates", "candied fruit"]