Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 c. plain flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. soft butter
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 c. cut dates
  • 1/3 c. maraschino cherries
  • 2 1/2 c. cornflakes
  • 18 maraschino cherries, cut in squares

Method

  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
  • Blend butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs; beat well.
  • Stir in milk and vanilla. Add sifted dry ingredients together with nuts, dates and cut cherries; mix well.
  • Crush cornflakes.