Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar2 eggs2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups chopped pecans1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates8 ounces candied cherries, halved8 ounces candied pineapple, diced
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the pecans, dates and fruit.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.