Corn Flake Cherry Dot Cookies

Still feeling a little retro? I know I am, thanks to marathons of AMC's fascinating series, Mad Men. These Corn Flake Cherry Dot Cookies seem like something a neighbor's mom would have made during childhood (although not mine). My sister, Liddy, who inspires me to bake so many cookies and cakes, said she could taste the care in every bite. Thanks, dear.

Corn Flake Cherry Dot Cookies

2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts (such as pecans)
1 cup finely chopped, pitted dates
1/3 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
1 1/3 cups Kellogg's Corn Flake Crumbs
15 maraschino cherries, cut into quarters

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

In large electric mixer bowl, beat margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs. Beat well. Stir in the milk and vanilla. Add flour mixture, combining thoroughly. Stir in nuts, dates and the 1/3 cup finely chopped cherries.

Using a cookie scoop, portion dough and shape into balls. Roll in corn flake crumbs. Place about 2 inches apart on baking sheets covered with parchment paper.

Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove immediately from baking sheets and cool on wire racks. Store in airtight container.