1 c. butter
1 c. light brown sugar
3 c. plain flour
1/2 c. milk
3 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. vanilla
1 box white raisins
6 slices crystallized pineapple
1/2 lb. crystallized cherries
1 lb. chopped dates
7 c. chopped pecans

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Add flour, milk, cinnamon, salt, soda and vanilla. Pour over fruit and nuts. Mix well. Drop by spoon onto cookie sheet.

Bake 25 minutes at 300°F.