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

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease cookie sheets.

In large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, milk, vanilla, eggs, beat well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup, level off. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, pecans, dates, 1/3 cup chopped cherries; mix well.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls into cereal, thoroughly coat. Form into balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets, lightly press into top of each ball. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until light golden brown.