Cherry Crunch Cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (did not say how much, so this is a guess)
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup dates, chopped
• 1/3 cup maraschino cherry, chopped
• 1 3/4 cups corn flakes, crushed
• 30-35 maraschino cherries, halved

Directions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl cream butter and sugar.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Add milk and vanilla; mixing well.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Stir in the chopped pecans, dates and cherries.

6. 6

   Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in the crushed corn flakes.

8. 8

   Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets, pressing a cherry half in the center of each.

9. 9

   Bake at 350 degrees for 14 - 15 minutes oe until golden brown.

10. 10

    Remove to wired rack to cool.