Instructions: Sift the flour, measure and sift it again with the baking soda and salt.

Cream the shortening add the sugar and eggs. Beat until light and fluffy. Add the milk and flour mixture, mixing well. Stir in the nuts, dates, cherries and candied peel. Cover and chill dough for several hours. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drop chilled dough by teaspoons, 2 inches apart, onto lightly greased baking sheets. Top each cookie with a half of a candied cherry.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes.

Makes 8 dozen

Note: I
add a half cup extra of dates and candied cherries since no one in my family likes the flavor you get with mixed peel except me. Either way, you get a good cookie.

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