English Rocks

14 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter flavored shortening
  • 1 1/2 c. light brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 c. flour, sifted
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. allspice
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 6 c. pecans, chopped
  • 2 c. dates, diced
  • 1 lb. candied cherries, chopped
  • 6 slices candied pineapple, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening and sugar.
  2. 2
    Beat in eggs.
  3. 3
    Add sifted dry ingredients and buttermilk.
  4. 4
    Mix well.
  5. 5
    Pour batter over nuts and fruit and mix thoroughly.
  6. 6
    Drop from teaspoon on baking sheet and bake at 325° for 20 to 25 minutes.
  7. 7
    These keep well and can be frozen.
  8. 8
    Makes a lot but are delicious.

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