Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups dates, finely chopped4 ounces red candied cherries, halved4 ounces candied pineapple, diced1/2 cup whole hazelnuts, toasted1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Preparation
Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container. (Cookies are best after a few days.)
