Cherry cookies

60 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupAll-purpose flour
½teaspoonSalt
2teaspoonsBaking powder
¾cupButter or margarine,softened
1cupSugar
2Eggs
2tablespoonsMilk
1teaspoonVanilla extract
1cupChopped nuts
1cupFine cut pitted dates
cupChopped maraschino cherries
2⅔cupCrushed corn flakes
15Maraschino cherries,quarter

Directions

Stir together flour,salt and baking powder;set aside.In a large mixing bowl,beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.Add eggs;beat well.Stir in milk and vanilla extract.Add flour mixture;thoroughly combine.Stir in nuts,dates and ⅓ cup chopped cherries.

Portion dough using a level measuring tablespoon.Shape into balls.Roll in crushed corn flakes.Place about 2" apart on greased baking sheets.Top each cookie with a cherry quarter.Bake in a 375 degree oven about 10 minutes or until lightly browned.Remove immediately from baking sheets and cool on wire racks.