Also a childhood favorite of mine.

CHERRY WINKS

Sift together:
2 1/4 cups sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Blend together:
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar; creaming well

Add:
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla; beat well
Blend in: the dry ingredients gradually; mix thoroughly.

Add:
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped dates
1/3 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
Mix well.

Drop by rounded tsp. into 2-1/2 cup corn flake crumbs, toss lightly to coat; form into balls. Place on greased baking sheet. Top each with 1/4 maraschino cherry.

Bake in 375 deg. oven for 12-15 minutes

Makes about 5 dozen