Crunchy Date Rounds
["1/2 c. shortening", "1/2 c. granulated sugar", "1/4 c. brown sugar", "1 egg", "1/2 c. chopped pitted dates", "1 1/2 c. coarsely crushed cereal flakes", "1 1/4 c. sifted flour", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. broken walnuts", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Thoroughly cream shortening and sugars.", "Add egg and vanilla; beat well.", "Sift together dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture, blending well.", "Stir in nuts and dates.", "Drop from teaspoon into crushed flakes, rolling to coat well.", "Place two inches apart on greased cookie sheet.", "Top with walnut halves. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes, or until top springs back when lightly touched.", "Cool before removing from pan.", "Makes three dozen."]
["shortening", "sugar", "brown sugar", "egg", "dates", "cereal flakes", "flour", "soda", "salt", "walnuts", "vanilla"]