Fruit Cookies
["1 c. soft margarine", "2 c. brown sugar", "2 eggs", "1/2 c. buttermilk", "3 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. chopped dates", "1/2 c. chopped candied cherries", "1/2 c. chopped pecans"]
["Mix thoroughly margarine, sugar and eggs.", "Stir in buttermilk. Sift together flour, soda and salt.", "Add dates, cherries and pecans.", "Chill at least 1 hour.", "Drop rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheet.", "Bake until set; when touched lightly, fingers leave no imprint.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes."]
["margarine", "brown sugar", "eggs", "buttermilk", "flour", "soda", "salt", "dates", "candied cherries", "pecans"]