Cherry Wink Cookies

• 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)

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!

flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla, dates, pecans, maraschino cherry, corn flakes, maraschino cherry

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cherry-wink-cookies-350342 (may not work)