Title: Whole Fruit and Nut Cookies
Categories: Cookie
Yield: 4 Servings

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
5	c	Flour
1	ts	Baking soda
	pn	Salt
		(added one at a time)

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.

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