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Meema's Holiday Fruit Drops

3 1/2 cups Flour
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Margarine, softened at room temperature
2 cups Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 cupButtermilk
1 1/2 cups Chopped Walnuts or Pecans
2 cups Halfed Candied Cherries
2 cups Pitted Dates, Chopped

Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. In a large mixing bowl combine the following: margarine, brown sugar, and eggs, beating until fluffy. Add buttermilk, vanilla, and flour mixture' mixing well. Stir in by hand the walnuts, cherries, and dates. Drop by teaspoonfuls on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or lightly browned.

Recipe courtesy of Nana's Kitchen :o)
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