1 c. butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 1/2 c. chopped dates
Dash of salt
2 c. brown sugar
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. chopped cherries
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix sugar and butter, then add beaten eggs and vanilla. Add soda to buttermilk and mix with sugar mixture. Gradually add flour while adding fruit and nuts. When mixed well, drop on cookie sheet by teaspoons and bake until brown.