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Ingredients
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¾ cup shortening
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1 cup white sugar
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2 eggs
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2 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup chopped pecans
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1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
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⅓ cup maraschino cherries, chopped
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2 ½ cups crushed cornflakes cereal
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10 maraschino cherries, quartered
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
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Cream the shortening with the sugar. Blend in the eggs, milk and vanilla.
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Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the chopped pecans, chopped dates and 1/3 cup maraschino cherries.
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Shape teaspoonful sized chunks of dough into balls. Roll each ball in the crushed corn flakes. Place balls on the prepared baking sheets and top each cookie with 1/4 maraschino cherry.
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Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely before storing in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
164 | Calories |
8g | Fat |
22g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 30 | |
Calories 164 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 8g | 11% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 8% |
Cholesterol 13mg | 4% |
Sodium 98mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 10g | |
Protein 2g | 4% |
Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
Calcium 19mg | 1% |
Iron 1mg | 7% |
Potassium 72mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.