1 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. chopped dates
1/3 c. chopped cherries, well drained
1 1/2 c. crushed corn flakes
15 cherries, quartered

Grease cookie sheets. In large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, milk, vanilla, and eggs; beat well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nuts, dates, and 1/3 cup chopped cherries. Stir into creamed mixture and beat until well blended. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls into cereal; thoroughly coat. Form into balls; place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Lightly press cherry piece into top of each ball. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Makes 5 dozen.