You’ll Need:3 Cups whole Brazil Nuts (1 pound shelled or 2 pounds unshelled) 1 pound whole dates, pitted 1 cup whole maraschino cherries, drained 3/4 cup sifted flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3 eggs, beaten 1 tsp vanilla Directions : To shell the nuts