Fruitcake Cookies

1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. light brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1/2 t. baking soda
1/4 t. ground allspice
1/2 t. ground cinnamon
1 c. candied cherries, chopped
1 c. candied pineapple, chopped
1 c. dates, chopped
1 1/2 c. raisins (optional)
2 c. pecans, chopped

Combine butter and sugar, creaming until light and fluffy. Add egg, buttermilk, flour, baking soda, and spices; mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by the teaspoonful onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 300 degrees for 25 minutes.

Yields 7 dozen

From the kitchen of ... Cindy