*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Cherry Cookies

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Serving Size  : 60   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies                          Fruits

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/4   c            All-purpose flour
     1/2   t            Salt
   2       t            Baking powder
     3/4   c            Butter or margarine,softened
   1       c            Sugar
   2                    Eggs
   2       T            Milk
   1       t            Vanilla extract
   1       c            Chopped nuts
   1       c            Fine cut pitted dates
     1/3   c            Chopped maraschino cherries
   2 2/3   c            Crushed corn flakes
  15                    Maraschino cherries,quarter

    Stir together flour,salt and baking powder;set aside.In a large mixing
  bowl,beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.Add eggs;beat well.Stir
  in milk and vanilla extract.Add flour mixture;thoroughly combine.Stir in
  nuts,dates and 1/3 cup chopped cherries.
    Portion dough using a level measuring tablespoon.Shape into balls.Roll
  in crushed corn flakes.Place about 2" apart on greased baking sheets.Top
  each cookie with a cherry quarter.Bake in a 375 degree oven about 10
  minutes or until lightly browned.Remove immediately from baking sheets and
  cool on wire racks.
 


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