Ingredients:
- 2/3 c. brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 c. butter or margarine
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 c. coarsely chopped pecans
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2/3 c. chopped cherries (candied)
- 1/2 c. candied pineapple, chopped
- 1/2 c. whole hazelnuts
- 1 lb. dates, pitted
- 1/2 c. walnuts, coarsely chopped
Method:
- Cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy; add egg and vanilla.
- Beat well. Stir together flour, soda and salt and add to creamed mixture.
- Stir in fruit and nuts; chill batter at least one hour.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees for 12 minutes.