2 2/3 c. cornflakes
2 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. margarine
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts (opt)
1 c. chopped dates (opt)
1/2 c. finely chopped, drained marashino cherries, plus additional
for decoration.
Dayle's NOTE: I have never made these with the nuts or dates, although
I have added some choc. chips
and those were excellent! Have some additional cherry pieces for
decoration.
Crush cornflakes to measure 1 1/3 c. Set aside. Cream
together marg. and sugar.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then milk and vanilla. Mix in
baking powder, then flour,
stir in nuts, dates, cherries or choc. chips.
Roll into small balls, roll in cornflake crumbs to coat.
Top each ball with a piece of cherry.
Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake until lightly brown.
375 deg. for 10 min.
These are a soft cookie
