Cherry Winks(Yields About 5 Dozen) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. Rice Krispies
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. margarine, softened
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. finely cut pitted dates
1/3 c. finely cut maraschino cherries
15 maraschino cherries, cut in quarters

Preparation

Measure corn flakes; crush into coarse crumbs.
Set aside. Sift together the flour, baking powder, soda and salt; set aside. Measure margarine and sugar into a large mixing bowl; beat until very light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
Add sifted dry ingredients; mix until combined.
Stir in nuts, dates and finely cut cherries.
Shape level measuring tablespoons of dough into balls.
Roll in crushed corn flakes.
Place on greased baking sheets; top each cookie with a cherry quarter.
Bake in oven at 375\u00b0 for 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Remove immediately from baking sheets; cool on wire racks.