Fruitcake Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 lb. chopped dates
• 1/2 lb. whole candied red and green cherries
• 1/2 lb. candied pineapple (dices)
• 1/2 lb. or 2 c. walnuts
• 1 lb. or 4 c. pecans
• 2 to 4 Tbsp. rum or brandy or 2 to 4 tsp. rum extract*
• 1 c. flour
• 1 c. butter
• 1 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 1 tsp. soda
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 tsp. vanilla