1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups maraschino cherries - cut in halves
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
2 cups chopped dates
Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs. Stir in sour cream. Combine flour,
soda, and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Add cherries, dates, and pecans. Chill
dough for 1 hour. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350
degrees for 15 minutes.