Holiday Fruit Cookies

Lois Pick

1 cup butter or oleo

1 teaspoon vanilla

4 eggs

1 cup chopped dates

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup candied fruit

1 cup sour milk or buttermilk

1 cup coconut

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup chopped nuts

3 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

Sift baking soda, baking powder, salt and flour together.  Set aside.  Cream sugar and shortening.  Add eggs.  Mix in dry ingredients and milk and vanilla alternately.  Stir in fruit and nuts.  Drop by spoonfuls and bake at 375f for 12 to 15 minutes.