Cherry Cookies

Name: Cherry Cookies
Ingredients: 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

13 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Stir together flour, salt and baking powder and set aside.
2

In large bowl, beat margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
3

Add eggs and beat well.
4

Stir in milk and vanilla.
5

Add flour mixture and thoroughly combine.
6

Stir in nuts, dates, and cut up cherries. Portion dough using level measuring tablespoon.
7

Shape in balls. Roll in crushed corn flakes.
8

Garnish each cookie with a cherry piece (quartered cherries).
9

Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 375° for about 10-15 minutes.
10

Yield:
11

5 dozen.