Fruitcake Christmas Cookies

7 cup chopped nuts
6 slices pineapple
2 cup cherries
2 cup chopped dates
3/4 lb. raisins
1 cup melted butter
3 well beaten eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
3 cup plain flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon

Mix nuts, pineapple, cherries, dates and raisins and add 1/2 cup sherry; let stand overnight.
Mix butter and sugar. Add eggs, flour, soda and cinnamon alternating with milk. Add fruit mixture. Drop on well greased cookie sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 300 degrees. Store in airtight container.