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 in a 375F degree oven about 10
minutes or until lightly browned. Remove immediately from
baking sheets and cool on wire racks.