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3/4 c. shortening
1 c.
sugar
2 eggs
1 T. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking
powder
1/2
tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. pecans, chopped
3/4 c. maraschino
cherries, chopped
1 c.
dates, chopped
10 maraschino cherries, quartered
2 ½ c.
crushed cornflakes
Cream shortening and sugar. Blend in eggs, milk and vanilla. Sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt together and add to creamed mixture. Stir in pecans, dates and chopped cherries. Shape by teaspoonfuls into balls and roll in crushed cornflakes. Place balls on cookie sheet and top each ball with 1/4 cherry. Bake at 375º for 10-12 minutes.
Added 8/30/15
Dogs that are able to be carried at all times may come into the museum.
Service animals are
always welcome.
735 Front Street
P.O. Box 2212
Leavenworth, WA 98826
(509) 548-4573
MUSEUM HOURS
11:00PM - 5:00PM Daily
We suggest visitors arrive at the museum at least 30 minutes before closing.
"To foster and encourage the interest of the general public of the importance of nuts in the diets of humans throughout history and in the evolution of the nutcracker. No other tool or collectible has shown such a wide diversity of material and design as the implements used to crack the hard shell of a nut".
Adults - $5.00 (Ages 17 - 64yrs)
Seniors - $3.50
(Age 65yrs +)
Youth - $2.00 (Ages 6 - 16yrs)
Child - FREE (Ages 0 - 5yrs)
Active
Military - FREE (Spouse & Children Free with ID)