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Cherry Crunch Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
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 (optional)
1 cup chopped dates (optional)
1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1-3/4 cups finely crushed cornflakes
30 to 34 maraschino cherries, halved
Directions:
Directions:
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.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
5 1/2 dozen cookies
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min./batch

 

 

 

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