CHRISTMAS COOKIES - FRUIT

Cream:

                        1 C. oleo

                        1 1/ 2 C. brown sugar

Add:

                        2 eggs, beaten

Blend in:

                        1 1/ 2 C. flour

                        1 tsp. soda

                        1 tsp. cinnamon

                        1 Tbsp. vanilla

In one more cup flour, dredge:

                        1 pkg. chopped dates

                        1 C. candied cherries, chopped

                        1 C. walnuts, chopped

                        4 slices candied pineapple, chopped

                        1 C. pecans, chopped

Add to butter.  Drop by tspfulls on cooie sheet.  Bake at 350 about 15 minutes till light brown.