These classic cookies are crunchy with cornflakes, topped with a piece of maraschino cherry.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tbsp. orange juice
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1/3 cup chopped dried cherries
- 3 cups cornflakes, crushed
- 30 maraschino cherries
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In large bowl, combine butter and sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs, orange juice, and vanilla; beat well to combine. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in pecans, dates, and 1/3 cup chopped cherries. Cover dough and chill in refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
Shape dough into balls using a level tablespoon of dough. Roll each ball of dough in crushed cornflakes and place on parchment paper-lined cookie sheets. Top each cookie with 1/2 maraschino cherry. Bake at 375 degrees F for 9-12 minutes until light golden brown and set. Let cool on cookie sheet for 4 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool. Makes 60 cookies
