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Cherry Crunch Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 14 Minutes
Ready In: 34 Minutes
Servings: 15
This recipe comes from Jody Nelson in Woodbury County
Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (did not say how much, so this is a guess)
2 tablespoons milk
2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup dates, chopped
1/3 cup maraschino cherry, chopped
1 3/4 cups corn flakes, crushed
30 -35 maraschino cherries, halved
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl cream butter and sugar.
2. Add eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition.
3. Add milk and vanilla; mixing well.
4. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture.
5. Stir in the chopped pecans, dates and cherries.
6. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
7. Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in the crushed corn flakes.
8. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets, pressing a cherry half in the center of each.
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 14 - 15 minutes oe until golden brown.
10. Remove to wired rack to cool.
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