2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. chopped dates
1/3 c. chopped maraschino cherries

Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Combine shortening and sugar; cream well. Blend in eggs. Add milk and vanilla. Blend in sifted dry ingredients; mix well. Add pecans, dates and cherries; mix well. Shape into balls using 1 level tablespoons of dough for each cookie.

Crush 2 1/2 cups corn flakes. Roll each ball of dough in corn flakes. Place on greased baking sheet. Top with piece of maraschino cherry. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool before storing.