Preheat oven to 300. Beat sugar and butter at medium speed until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Sift flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture, beating well until blended. Stir in candied fruit, pecans, raisins and cherries. Drop by tablespoonfuls 1 inch apart onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned.