1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. flour (1/2 c. on fruit)
1 tsp. soda
2 lb. dates, quartered
4 oz. candied pineapple
8 oz. candied cherries
1 c. pecans
1 c. filberts
1 c. walnuts

Mix shortening, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add salt, cinnamon, 1 1/2 cups of flour, and soda. Mix well. Mix dates, pineapple and cherries in 1/2 cup flour. Add this mixture and nuts to dough. Drop on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 300° for 15 to 20 minutes.