Cherry Winks

Name: Cherry Winks
Ingredients: 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. sugar; 2 Tbsp. milk; 1 c. chopped nuts; 1/3 c. finely chopped maraschino cherries; 15 cherries, quartered; 2 tsp. baking powder; 3/4 c. softened butter; 2 eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 c. finely cut, pitted dates; 2 2/3 c. fine crushed corn flakes (to make 1 1/3 c. )

13 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. milk
1 c. chopped nuts
1/3 c. finely chopped maraschino cherries
15 cherries, quartered
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. softened butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. finely cut, pitted dates
2 2/3 c. fine crushed corn flakes (to make 1 1/3 c. )

Directions

1

Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
2

In large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat well.
3

Stir in milk and vanilla.
4

Add flour mixture; mix well.
5

Stir in nuts, dates and chopped cherries.
6

Shape level measuring tablespoons of dough into balls.
7

Roll in corn flakes. Place on greased cookie sheet.
8

Top with quartered cherry.
9

Bake at 350° for 10 to 14 minutes.
10

Makes 5 dozen.