Ingredients

3/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 cup dates or raisins
3 cups corn flakes (or other cereal flakes)
15-30 maraschino cherries, halved or quartered, blotted dry

Directions

Cream butter and sugar together in bowl. Beat in eggs. Stir in dry ingredients, nuts, and fruits. Mix well. Shape into small balls. Crush cornflakes into crumbs. Roll balls in crumbs. Place in greased baking sheet. Top with half or quarter cherry. Bake in 350F oven for 10-12 minutes.