Cherry Winks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. pecans, chopped
1 c. dates, chopped
1/3 c. cherries, chopped
2 1/2 c. cornflakes, crushed

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Combine shortening and sugar; cream well.
Blend in eggs.
Add milk and vanilla.
Blend into sifted dry ingredients.
Add pecans, dates and cherries.
Shape into balls using a level tablespoon of dough for each cookie.
Roll each ball of dough in crushed cornflakes. Place on greased baking sheet. Top each cookie with 1/4 cherry. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.