These no-fuss drop cookies are both nutty and fruity, so they are always a hit wherever you take them.

Ingredients: (Yield: 7 dozen)

• ½ cup butter, softened
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2½ cups pitted dates, chopped
• ½ cup each chopped candied cherries and pineapple
• ¾ cup coarsely chopped Brazil nuts, toasted
• ¾ cup chopped almonds, toasted

Method:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in fruits and nuts.

Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.