1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 tbsp. maraschino cherry juice
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped walnuts
3/4 c. dates
3 tbsp. chopped maraschino cherries

Cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and cherry juice. Sift together dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture and blend thoroughly. Add remaining ingredients. Drop by spoonfuls on cookie sheet.

Bake at 275°F for 30 minutes.