1 lb. shelled pecans
1 lb. pitted dates
3/4 lb. candied cherries
1 lb. candied pineapple
3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs

Combine nuts and fruit in large bowl. Sift in flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix well using both hands. Beat eggs until frothy (foamy), add to first mixture and blend well. Pack into small paper baking cups filling them full.

Bake in slow oven (300 degrees) about 40 minutes.

Makes about 30.

Note: Instead of dates, you can use raisins.