Cookies are rolled in crushed corn flakes and topped with a quarter of a maraschino cherry.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup shortening
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
- 1/3 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 2 ½ cups crushed cornflakes cereal
- 10 maraschino cherries, quartered
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
Step 2
Cream the shortening with the sugar. Blend in the eggs, milk and vanilla.
Step 3
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the chopped pecans, chopped dates and 1/3 cup maraschino cherries.
Step 4
Shape teaspoonful sized chunks of dough into balls. Roll each ball in the crushed corn flakes. Place balls on the prepared baking sheets and top each cookie with 1/4 maraschino cherry.
Step 5
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely before storing in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 30 | |
Calories 164 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat8g | 11% |
Saturated Fat2g | 8% |
Cholesterol13mg | 4% |
Sodium98mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate22g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars10g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 3% |
Calcium19mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium72mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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