Cherry Winks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
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. chopped dates
1/3 c. chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 tsp. salt
2 2/3 c. corn flakes, crushed
15 maraschino cherries, cut into quarters

Preparation

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Set aside.
In large mixing bowl, beat margarine and sugar until light.
Add eggs.
Beat well.
Stir in milk and vanilla.
Add flour mixture. Mix well.
Stir in nuts, dates and chopped cherries.
Shape tablespoon of dough into balls.
Roll in cereal.
Place on greased cookie sheets.
Top each with cherry quarter.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned.
Makes about 5 dozen.