Ingredients

1/2 C. shortening
2 eggs
1 C. pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
1 C. sugar
2 C. dates; chopped
1/2 C. candied cherries; cut-up
2/3 C. flour
Powdered sugar

Cooking Instructions

Blend shortening and sugar and beat in eggs. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread mixture in a 9 inch pan and bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes. Cut into squares while warm and roll in confectionery sugar.
 
 
While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is My body." (Matthew 26:26)