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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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My husband was at a client's house and she served these to him. He loved them and asked her for the recipe so I could make them. Neither of us like dates or cherries, but we love these cookies. Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup shortening |
1 cup granulated sugar |
2 large eggs |
2 tablespoons half-and-half |
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract |
1 cup dates, chopped |
1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts, chopped |
1/3 cup maraschino cherry, chopped |
2 1/2 cups corn flakes, very finely crushed |
maraschino cherry, chopped (optional) |
Directions:
1. In large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and granulated sugar.
3. Blend in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
4. Add the milk and vanilla.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture and mix well.
6. Carefully add the chopped dates, nuts and 1/3 cup cherries and mix well.
7. Chill dough for about 1 hour so it is easier to roll into balls.
8. Shape dough into small balls using a level tablespoon for each cookie.
9. Roll each ball into the crushed cornflakes.
10. Place on greased baking sheet or parchment-lined baking sheet.
11. Top each cookie with 1/4 of a cherry, if desired.
12. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
13. Enjoy!
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