Evelyn's Cornflake Cookies

6 Reviews

“I got this recipe from my ex mother-in-law in the late 6O's.” - by Ingrid

Ingredients

3 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups crushed cornflakes cereal
24 maraschino cherries

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Directions

Cream together all ingredients except cornflakes and cherries. Chill dough for one hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Roll into 1 inch balls, then roll balls into crumbs. Place on parchment-lined sheets, top each cookie with a cherry. Bake for 13 minutes; 6 minutes on middle rack, 7-8 minutes on top rack.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
196 cal
10%

Fat
10.3 g
16%

Carbs
24.6 g
8%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (6)

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CindyAnn

Dec. 3, 2007

"A friend's mom had made these cookies years ago and I really liked them. Although there are amny variations of this recipe, I like this one the best. I am a fan of the almond flavor and the cream ch..." See moreeese. Plus these look very pretty for the holidays."