Amish Cherry Cookies

14 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherry
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 2 1/2 cups corn flakes

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together flour,baking powder,soda and salt.
  2. 2
    Combine the shortening and sugar then blend in the eggs.
  3. 3
    Add to this mixture the milk,almond extract and vanilla.
  4. 4
    Blend i the sifted dry ingredients and mix well.
  5. 5
    Add the pecans,cherries and dates,and mix it well again.
  6. 6
    Shape the dough into balls,using 1 level tablespoon per cookie.
  7. 7
    Crush the cornflakes and roll each ball of dough in them.
  8. 8
    Place the balls on greased cookie sheet and top ech one with 1/4 cherries.
  9. 9
    Bake at 375 until done,about 20 minutes.

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