Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup shortening1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1/2 cup chopped dates1/2 cup chopped red candied cherries1/2 cup chopped green candied cherries1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Preparation
Cream butter, shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients. Shape into three 10-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.