Amish Cherry Cookies

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.