¾ cup shortening, 1 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped, ⅓ cup maraschino cherries, chopped, 2 ½ cups crushed cornflakes cereal, 10 maraschino cherries, quartered
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and lightly grease your baking sheets. Cream together the shortening and sugar, then mix in the eggs, milk, and vanilla. Combine the sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt before adding them to the wet ingredients and mixing thoroughly. Fold in the chopped pecans, dates, and 1/3 cup of maraschino cherries. Form teaspoon-sized balls of dough, roll them in crushed corn flakes, and place them on the baking sheets. Garnish each cookie with a 1/4 maraschino cherry and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool completely before placing them in airtight storage.
Nutrition
Total Fat 8g 11%, Saturated Fat 2g 8%, Cholesterol 13mg 4%, Sodium 98mg 4%, Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%, Dietary Fiber 1g 4%, Total Sugars 10g, Protein 2g, Vitamin C 1mg 3%, Calcium 19mg 1%, Iron 1mg 7%, Potassium 72mg 2%
