Cherry Winks

• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. soda
• 3/4 cup margarine or butter (softened)
• 1. c sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 Tbsp. milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla flavoring
• 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans)
• 1 cup finely cut, pitted dates
• 1/3 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
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• 2 2/3 cups Kellogg's corn flakes
• 15 maraschino cherries (cut into quarters)

Directions:

Sift flour with baking powder, soda, and salt. Set aside. Combine shortening and sugar; cream well. Blend in 2 eggs. Add milk and vanilla. Blend in sifted dry ingredients; mix well. Add pecans, dates, and maraschino cherries. Mx well. Shape into balls, using 1 Tbsp. (level) dough for each cookie. Roll each ball of dough in crushed corn flakes. Place on greased baking sheet. Top each cookie with 1/4 maraschino cherry. Bake in moderate 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes.

By Robin