Cherry Crunch Cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries
• 1-3/4 cups finely crushed cornflakes
• 30 to 34 maraschino cherries, halved

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the pecans, dates and chopped cherries. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in cornflakes. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; press a cherry half into center of each.
3. Bake at 350° for 14-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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