Fruit Cake Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Mix thoroughly the shortening, brown sugar and egg.
2. 2
   Stir in sour milk.
3. 3
   Sift together the flour, soda and salt and stir in. Mix pecans, cherries and dates.
4. 4
   Chill.
5. 5
   Heat oven to 400° (moderately hot).
6. 6
   Drop dough about 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
7. 7
   Top each cookie with pecan half or cherry. Makes 4 dozen.
8. 8
   Bake 8 to 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Chill before baking.