Ingredients
4cupsall purpose flour
1tspbaking soda
1tspsalt
1cupshortening
2cupsbrown sugar,packed
2eggs
⅔cupmilk
1cuppecans,chopped
2cupsdates,pitted and chopped
1cupcandied cherries,quartered, plus ½ cup red and green candied, halved
1cupmixed citrus peel,candied
½cupcandied cherries,red and green, halved
Preparation
Sift the flour, measure, and sift it again with the baking soda and salt.
Cream the shortening, then add the sugar and eggs. Beat until light and fluffy.
Add the milk and flour mixture, mixing well. Stir in the nuts, dates, cherries and candied peel.
Cover and chill the dough for several hours.
Drop the chilled dough by teaspoons, 2-inches apart, onto lightly greased baking sheets. Top each cookie with half of a candied cherry.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
