Ingredients
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2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. margarine or butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. finely cut, pitted dates
1/3 c. finely chopped maraschino cherries
2 2/3 c. Kellogg's corn flakes, crushed to 1 1/3 c.
15 maraschino cherries, cut into quarters
Preparation
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Stir together flour, salt and baking powder; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs; beat well.
Stir in milk and vanilla.
Add flour mixture.
Thoroughly combine.
Stir in nuts, dates and 1/3 cup of cherries.
Portion dough using level measuring tablespoonful.
Roll in crushed corn flakes cereal.
Place about 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet.
Top each cookie with a cherry quarter.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove immediately and cool on wire racks. Makes 5 dozen.
Two cookies contain 170 calories.
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