Fruit Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 lb. candied cherries, chopped
• 1/2 lb. dates, chopped
• 8 c. pecans, chopped
• 1 c. butter
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 lb. candied pineapple, chopped
• 1/2 lb. white raisins
• 1/2 c. flour
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. hot water
• 3 c. flour
• 1 tsp. allspice
• 1 tsp. soda