2 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. candied fruit
1 tsp. pecans
3 tbsp. flour

Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs. Mix flour, soda, fruit and nuts alternately with the buttermilk. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees. Chill dough before baking cookies.