Cherry Winks

This was my mother's favorite cookie recipe, and here is the original recipe as it was printed many years ago on the box of Kellog's Corn Flakes

3/4 c. shortening                                         1 c. sugar

2 eggs                                                          1 T. milk

1 tsp. vanilla                                                  2 1/4 c. flour

1 tsp. baking powder                                    1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt                                                     1 c. pecans, chopped

3/4 c. maraschino cherries, chopped           1 c. dates, chopped

10 maraschino cherries, quartered               2 ½ c. crushed cornflakes 

Cream shortening and sugar.  Blend in eggs, milk and vanilla.  Sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt together and add to creamed mixture.  Stir in pecans, dates and chopped cherries.  Shape by teaspoonfuls into balls and roll in crushed cornflakes.  Place balls on cookie sheet and top each ball with 1/4 cherry.  Bake at 375º for 10-12 minutes.

Added 8/30/15