Texas Fruit Cake Cookies

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup Crisco
4 eggs
3 tablespoons milk
3 teaspoons baking soda
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves (ground)
1 1/2 pounds pecans
1/2 pound candied cherries
1/2 pound candied pineapple
1 pound dates, chopped

Blend sugar and Crisco. Add eggs and milk. Add sifted dry ingredients including spices. Add chopped fruits, dates and nuts. Drop by teaspoon on greased and floured cookie sheet. Bake at 250 degrees F for 15 minutes on bottom rack and 15 minutes on top rack.