Fruit Cake Cookies
["1 c. shortening", "2 c. brown sugar, packed", "2 eggs", "1/2 c. buttermilk", "3 1/2 c. plain flour", "1 1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "2 c. pecan pieces", "2 c. dates", "2 c. candied cherries"]
["Note:", "I use self-rising flour and omit salt and baking soda."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "eggs", "buttermilk", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "pecan", "dates", "candied cherries"]