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Amish Cherry Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
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 sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherry
1 cup chopped dates
2 1/2 cups corn flakes
Directions:
1. Sift together flour,baking powder,soda and salt.
2. Combine the shortening and sugar then blend in the eggs.
3. Add to this mixture the milk,almond extract and vanilla.
4. Blend i the sifted dry ingredients and mix well.
5. Add the pecans,cherries and dates,and mix it well again.
6. Shape the dough into balls,using 1 level tablespoon per cookie.
7. Crush the cornflakes and roll each ball of dough in them.
8. Place the balls on greased cookie sheet and top ech one with 1/4 cherries.
9. Bake at 375 until done,about 20 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com