Directions

1. Put raisins, citrus and cherries in a bowl, pour rum over mixture; let stand 1 hour

2. Cream butter, sugar, eggs; beat until fluffy.

3.  Sift together dry ingredients.

4. Add to butter mixture and blend well. 

5.  Add nuts and fruit.

6. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 

7. Preheat oven to 325* Grease cookie sheets.

8.  From batter into balls the size of walnuts. 

9. Bake at 325* 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Sprinkle wit sugar.