Cherry Dot Cookies

These tender cookies packed with dates and maraschino cherries, make a pretty gift for a special friend. Ingredients 2-1/4 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 c. margarine or butter, softened 1 c. sugar 2 eggs 2 tbsp. fat-free milk 1 tsp. vanilla 1 c. chopped nuts, pitted dates 1/3 c. finely chopped maraschino cherries 2-2/3 c. Kellogg's Corn Flakes cereal 15 maraschino cherries, cut into quarters Directions 1. In mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. 2. Beat margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs. Beat well. Stir in milk and vanilla. Add flour mixture, combining thoroughly. Stir in nut, dates and the 1/3 c. cherries. 3. Portion dough using level tablespoon. Shape into balls. Roll in crushed Kellogg's Corn Flakes cereal. Place about 2" apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Top each cookie with a cherry quarter. 4. Bake at 350 degrees F. about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove immediately from baking sheets and cool on wire racks. Store in airtight container.