Cherry Winks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. dates
2 eggs
1/3 c. chopped maraschino cherries
2 Tbsp. milk
1 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. crushed corn flakes

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients (set aside).
Combine shortening and sugar; cream well.
Add eggs, milk and vanilla.
Blend in dry ingredients and mix well.
Add nuts, dates and cherries.
Mix well.
Shape into balls, using level tablespoon for each.
Roll each ball into crushed corn flakes.
Put 1/4 maraschino cherry on top of each.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.