Ingredients

  • 1 scant c. butter
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 lb. chopped pecans
  • 1 lb. raisins
  • 1 lb. dates
  • 1/2 c. candied cherries
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 scant tsp. soda

Method

  • Cut fruit and chop nuts into small pieces.
  • Mix dry ingredients.
  • Work dry ingredient mixture in with the fruits and nuts.
  • Cream sugar, butter and eggs.
  • Mix with the floured fruit. Dissolve the soda in 2 tablespoons of hot water.
  • Add this solution to the other ingredients.
  • Mix by hand.
  • Spoon onto cookie sheet. Bake 5 to 8 minutes at 350°.