2 c Whole pitted dates
2 c Whole candied cherries (red
-& green)
2 c Whole pieces candied
-pineapple
2 c Whole pecans
2 c Whole walnuts
2 c Whole Brazil nuts
1 lb Butter or margarine
1 ts Vanilla
1 c White sugar
1 c Brown sugar
3 Eggs (added one at a time)
5 c Flour
1 ts Baking soda
1 pn Salt
Gather the fruits and nuts together to have ready to add to the batter when
ready. Cream the butter, sugars and vanilla together; mix well. Then add
the 3 eggs, one at a time, beating well. Add the flour, baking soda and
salt. Then the batter is ready for the fruits and nuts.
Divide the dough into 4 parts and wrap each in aluminum foil and shape the
rolls into the size cookie desired. Chill several hours or will keep for
several weeks. Slice when desired using a real sharp knife. Bake at 350
degrees for 10-12 minutes. Or watch carefully to brown.
Yields
4 Servings