Little fruit cakes

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupShortening
2Eggs
1cupPecans
1teaspoonVanilla
1teaspoonBaking powder
1cupSugar
2cupsDates; chopped
½cupCandied cherries; cut-up
cupFlour
Powdered Sugar

Directions

Blend shortening and sugar and beat in eggs. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread mixture in a 9" pan and bake at 350ø for 40-45 minutes. Cut into squares while warm and roll in confectionary sugar.