Fruit Cake Cookies
["1 1/2 c. brown sugar", "2 1/2 c. plain flour", "2 eggs", "2 c. pecans", "1 c. shortening", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 lb. dates", "4 slices pineapple", "8 oz. candied cherries", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Mix shortening, sugar and eggs.", "Sift flour, soda and cinnamon.", "Mix with sugar mixture.", "Add vanilla, fruits and nuts. Drop on prepared cookie sheet.", "Bake at 300\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes."]
["brown sugar", "flour", "eggs", "pecans", "shortening", "cinnamon", "dates", "pineapple", "candied cherries", "soda", "vanilla"]