FRUITCAKE COOKIES
1 c. margarine
1-1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 (8 oz.) pkg. each candied red & green cherries, cut in
quarters
1 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted dates, chopped
2 c. pecans, chopped
Cream butter; gradually add
sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well.
Combine flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon; gradually add to
creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in
remaining ingredients. Batter will be stiff. Drop dough by
heaping teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at
350 degrees for 13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1
minute; remove cookies to wire racks and cool completely. Yield:
7 dozen.
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