2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. finely cut, pitted dates
1/3 c. finely chopped maraschino cherries
2 2/3 c. Kellogg's corn flakes cereal, crushed to 1 1/3 c.
15 maraschino cherries, cut into quarters

1. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

2. In large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs. Beat well. Stir in milk and vanilla. Add flour mixture. Mix well. Stir in nuts, dates and chopped cherries.

3. Shape level measuring tablespoon of dough into balls. Roll in crushed Kellogg's corn flakes cereal. Place on greased baking sheets. Top each with cherry quarter.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield about 5 dozen.