1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. dates, chopped
3/4 c. nuts, chopped
1/2 c. candied cherry halves (I use red and green)

Combine softened cheese, butter and sugar, blending well. Blend in egg. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in dates, nuts, and cherries. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto greased cookie sheet. (May top with nut half.) Bake at 375 degrees for 9 x 11 minutes or until lightly browned.