For The Dark Mixture:3 cups of flour1 teaspoon of soda1/4 teaspoon of salt1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon1 cup of shortening1 1/2 cups of brown sugar2 eggs1 cup of raisins, ground1 cup of nuts, groundFor The Light Mixture:2 cups of flour1/4 teaspoon of salt1/2 teaspoon of soda1/2 cup of shortening3/4 cup of sugar1 egg1 teaspoon of vanilla2 tablespoons of water1/4 cup of chopped candied cherries