2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. soft butter
1 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. cornflakes, crushed
2 eggs
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. chopped nuts
1/3 c. maraschino cherries, finely chopped
18 maraschino cherries cut in quarters

Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Blend flour and sugar. Add egg and beat well. Stir in milk and vanilla. Add sifted dry ingredients, nuts, dates and cut cherries. Mix well. Shape dough into balls using one level teaspoon for each. Roll in cornflake crumbs. Place on greased baking sheet. Top with one fourth of the cherries. Bake at 375 degrees about 12 minutes or until light brown. Makes 6 dozen.