2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. Crisco shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts
1/3 c. chopped maraschino cherries
Crushed cornflakes
Maraschino cherry halves

Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. Blend together the Crisco shortening and sugar; then add the eggs, milk and vanilla. Beat well. Blend in dry ingredients gradually; mix thoroughly. Add chopped nuts and the 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries. Drop by teaspoon into crushed cornflakes, form into balls and top each with half of a maraschino cherry. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 3 1/2 dozen.