Cherry Crunch Cookies

Name: Cherry Crunch Cookies
Ingredients: 3/4 c. margarine, softened; 1 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 2 Tbsp. milk; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 1/4 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. chopped pecans; 1 c. chopped dates; 1/3 c. chopped maraschino cherries; 1 3/4 c. finely crushed cornflakes; 30 to 35 maraschino cherries, halved

13 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

3/4 c. margarine, softened
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. chopped dates
1/3 c. chopped maraschino cherries
1 3/4 c. finely crushed cornflakes
30 to 35 maraschino cherries, halved

Directions

1

In a mixing bowl, cream margarine and sugar.
2

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3

Add milk and vanilla; mix well.
4

Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture.
5

Stir in the pecans, dates and chopped cherries.
6

Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in cornflakes.
7

Place 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheets; press a cherry half into center of each.
8

Bake at 350° for 14 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
9

Yield:
10

5 1/2 dozen.