2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. chopped dates
1/3 c. chopped maraschino cherries
2 1/2 c. corn flakes

Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and set aside. Combine shortening and sugar. Cream well, then add eggs, milk and vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Blend in dry ingredients. Mix, then add walnuts, dates, and cherries. Mix well.

Shape into balls using 1 level tablespoon of dough. Crush 2 1/2 cups cornflakes. Roll each ball into corn flakes. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Makes 5 dozen.