1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
2 2/3 c. flour
1/2 lb. candied cherries
1/2 lb. Brazil nuts
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
2 lbs. dates
1/2 lb. walnuts

Cream butter, brown sugar and eggs. Add the dry ingredients and coarsely cut up the dates, nuts and cherries and add last. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.