1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 c. butter
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. chopped dates
1 egg
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. candied cherries or pineapple

Combine cheese, butter and sugar. Mix well. Blend in egg. Add combined dry ingredients. Mix well again. Stir in dates, nuts and fruit. Drop by rounded tablespoons on greased cookie sheet. May top with 1/2 nut. Bake in 375 degree oven for 9-11 minutes until edges are lightly browned.