Ingredients
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2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. margarine, softened
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. finely cut pitted dates
1/3 c. chopped maraschino cherries
2 2/3 c. 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 and set aside.
In large bowl, beat margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and beat well.
Stir in milk and vanilla.
Add flour mixture and thoroughly combine.
Stir in nuts, dates, and cut up cherries. Portion dough using level measuring tablespoon.
Shape in balls. Roll in crushed corn flakes.
Garnish each cookie with a cherry piece (quartered cherries).
Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 375\u00b0 for about 10-15 minutes.
Yield:
5 dozen.
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