Chet Day presents 101 Healthy Cookie Recipes


Cherry Cookies

2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup fine cut pitted dates
1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries
2 2/3 cup crushed corn flakes
15 Maraschino cherries, quartered

Stir together flour, salt and baking powder; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat well. Stir in milk and vanilla extract. Add flour mixture; thoroughly combine. Stir in nuts, dates and 1/3 cup chopped cherries.

Portion dough using a level measuring tablespoon. Shape into balls. Roll in crushed corn flakes. Place about 2" apart on greased baking sheets. Top each cookie with a cherry quarter. Bake at 375F for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove immediately from baking sheets and cool on wire racks.


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