Holiday Fruit Cookies
["1 c. shortening", "2 c. brown sugar", "2 eggs", "1/2 c. sour milk", "3 1/2 c. flour, sifted", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 c. broken nuts", "2 c. candied cherries, cut in small pieces", "2 c. dates, cut in small pieces"]
["Mix shortening, sugar and eggs; add sour milk.", "Sift flour, soda and salt; stir in nuts, cherries and dates.", "Chill.", "Drop from spoon on greased baking sheet and bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "eggs", "sour milk", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "nuts", "candied cherries", "dates"]