Cherry Winks(Yields About 5 Dozen)

• 5 c. Rice Krispies
• 2 1/4 c. sifted flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3/4 c. margarine, softened
• 1 c. sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 c. chopped nuts
• 1 c. finely cut pitted dates
• 1/3 c. finely cut maraschino cherries
• 15 maraschino cherries, cut in quarters

1. Measure corn flakes; crush into coarse crumbs.
2. Set aside. Sift together the flour, baking powder, soda and salt; set aside. Measure margarine and sugar into a large mixing bowl; beat until very light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
4. Add sifted dry ingredients; mix until combined.
5. Stir in nuts, dates and finely cut cherries.
6. Shape level measuring tablespoons of dough into balls.
7. Roll in crushed corn flakes.
8. Place on greased baking sheets; top each cookie with a cherry quarter.
9. Bake in oven at 375u0b0 for 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
10. Remove immediately from baking sheets; cool on wire racks.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1070824 (may not work)