Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine
  • 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 c. buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 c. self-rising flour
  • 1 c. chopped dates
  • 3 c. chopped pecans
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 c. chopped candied cherries
  • 1 c. chopped pineapple
  • 1 c. raisins

Method

  • Combine butter and sugar, creaming until light and fluffy. Add eggs, buttermilk, flour, soda and spices.
  • Mix well.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Drop by teaspoon onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 300° for 25 minutes.
  • Makes 7 dozen.