1/3 c. butter
1 (12 oz.) box vanilla wafers, finely crushed (3 1/4 c.)
1 c. pecan halves
3/4 c. chopped dates
3/4 c. halved green candied cherries
3/4 c. halved red candied cherries
1/2 c. chopped candied pineapple
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 c. bourbon (optional)

In a small saucepan, melt butter, then pour into a 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan, tilting pan to spread butter evenly. Sprinkle crushed vanilla wafers evenly over the crumb mixture and press down gently.

Combine condensed milk and bourbon and pour evenly over top. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until set. Cool. Cut into squares. Makes 40.