4 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. Crisco
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
4 tbsp. milk
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. nuts
2 c. dates (8 oz. pkg.), chopped
2/3 c. maraschino cherries, diced

Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs, milk, vanilla and dry ingredients. Add nuts, dates and cherries. Roll in ball and roll in crushed corn flakes. Put cherry in middle.

Bake at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes.