1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
1 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 tbsp. sherry wine
1 pkg. chopped dates
1 jar candied cherries
1/2 lb. white raisins
1 1/4 c. chopped nuts

Cream sugar and butter. Add eggs one at a time and beat well. Flour fruit and mix well. Add remainder of ingredients. Drop onto greased baking sheet, space well apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.