1 1/2 c. sifted self rising flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
1/4 c. milk
1 c. chopped candied cherries
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. (3 slices) chopped candied pineapple
1/3 c. raisins
3 c. chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease baking sheet; set aside. Combine flour, baking soda, and allspice to bowl; set aside. Cream brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs; blend well.

Alternately beat in flour mixture and milk, blending well after each addition and scraping bowl with rubber spatula. Add fruit and nuts; blend well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Makes about 50 cookies.