2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
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, crushed to 1 1/3 c.
15 maraschino cherries, cut into quarters

Stir together flour, salt, and baking powder; set aside. In large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat well. Stir in milk and vanilla. Add flour mixture; thoroughly combine. Stir in nuts, dates and the 1/3 cup chopped cherries.

Portion dough using level measuring tablespoon. Shape into balls. Roll in crushed corn flakes cereal. Place about 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Top each cookie with cherry quarter.

Bake in 375 degree oven about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove immediately from baking sheets and cool on wire racks. Yield: 5 dozen. 170 calories per serving, 2 cookies.