Amish Cherry Cookies

• all-purpose flour↗2 1⁄4 cups
• baking powder↗1 teaspoon
• baking soda↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• shortening↗3⁄4 cup
• sugar↗1 cup
• eggs↗2
• milk↗2 tablespoons
• almond extract↗1 teaspoon
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• chopped pecans1 cup
• chopped maraschino cherry1⁄3 cup
• chopped dates1 cup
• corn flakes2 1⁄2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Sift together flour,baking powder,soda and salt.

2. 2

   Combine the shortening and sugar then blend in the eggs.

3. 3

   Add to this mixture the milk,almond extract and vanilla.

4. 4

   Blend i the sifted dry ingredients and mix well.

5. 5

   Add the pecans,cherries and dates,and mix it well again.

6. 6

   Shape the dough into balls,using 1 level tablespoon per cookie.

7. 7

   Crush the cornflakes and roll each ball of dough in them.

8. 8

   Place the balls on greased cookie sheet and top ech one with 1/4 cherries.

9. 9

   Bake at 375 until done,about 20 minutes.