Ingredients
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter
3 eggs, beaten
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 lbs. chopped dates
1/2 lb chopped candied cherries
1/2 lb. chopped candied pineapple
1 lb. chopped pecans
1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/4 cup warm water
Preparation
Cream the sugar and butter. Add the eggs.Mix sifted dry ingredients. Sift 3/4 cup of dry ingredients over fruit & nuts to coat. Mix vanilla, fruit and remaining dry ingredients in with the creamed mixture. Add soda dissolved in warm water. Drop by teaspoonsful onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
