1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
2 tbsp. brandy extract
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tbsp. milk
3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped dates
1 (16 oz.) can mixed candied fruit
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg. Add fruit and flour, extract, soda, salt, milk and nuts. Drop from teaspoon on greased sheet. Bake at 300-325 degrees for 20 minutes.