1 c. soft shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
Stir in 1/2 cup buttermilk.

Sift together. 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 1/2 c. pecans 2 c. candied cherries 2 c. dates

Mix together. Drop by spoon on cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Add large nut on top of cookie before baking.