AMISH CHERRY COOKIES

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Make and share this Amish Cherry Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Theresa Thunderbird

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • Sift together flour,baking powder,soda and salt.
  • Combine the shortening and sugar then blend in the eggs.
  • Add to this mixture the milk,almond extract and vanilla.
  • Blend i the sifted dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Add the pecans,cherries and dates,and mix it well again.
  • Shape the dough into balls,using 1 level tablespoon per cookie.
  • Crush the cornflakes and roll each ball of dough in them.
  • Place the balls on greased cookie sheet and top ech one with 1/4 cherries.
  • Bake at 375 until done,about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1618.7, Fat 82.3, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 142.4, Sodium 942, Carbohydrate 209.5, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 109, Protein 20.5

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