Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup shortening (Crisco)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (or 1 cup dark brown sugar)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup maraschino cherries (drained, chopped)
- 1 cup dates (chopped)
How to Make
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Step 1: Mix first 4 ingredients, then add dry ingredients.
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Step 2: Mix the fruits together, and add a small amount of flour to the fruits.
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Step 3: Add fruits and nuts to the dry ingredients.
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Step 4: Chill for about 1 hour, or overnight.
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Step 5: Drop by spoonfuls on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
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Step 6: Bake 10-12 minutes, in a 400 degree oven. Do not overbake.
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Step 7: Put a nut on top of each cookie.
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Step 8: Cool.
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