FLOUR MIXTURE:

1 1/2 c. All Purpose Flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

FRUIT MIXTURE:

1/2 pounds candied pineapple-chopped
1/4 pounds green cherries-chopped
1/4 pounds red cherries-chopped
3 c. chopped pecans
1/2 pounds chopped dates

BATTER:

1/2 c. butter
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/3 c. white wine or orange juice
1 1/2 tbsp. milk

Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside 1/2 c. of flour mixture. Combine pecans, pineapple, cherries and dates. Mix well. Dredge fruit with the 1/2 c. of flour mixture. Cream butter in a large bowl gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Add dry ingredients alternately with the juice and milk. Stir in fruit mixture. Drop dough by level teaspoonfuls on to greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until golden brown, cool on wire rack.

Makes about 4 dozen. These are wonderful.