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

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs; beat well. Add salt, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder and milk. Beat well again. Add flour and blend well. Add dates and nuts.

Chill dough. When cool, roll in corn flake crumbs and on the center of each cookie place a maraschino cherry. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes.