Cherry Winks

12 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. double-acting baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. Crisco
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 c. dates
  • 1/3 c. maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
  • 2 1/2 c. Kellogg's corn flakes, crushed

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together first 4 ingredients.
  2. 2
    Blend together Crisco and sugar, creaming well.
  3. 3
    Add milk and vanilla.
  4. 4
    Blend in the dry ingredients gradually.
  5. 5
    Mix. Add pecans, dates and maraschino cherries; mix.
  6. 6
    Drop rounded teaspoonfuls into 2 1/2 cups crushed corn flakes.
  7. 7
    Toss lightly to coat.
  8. 8
    Form into balls.
  9. 9
    Place on ungreased baking sheet.
  10. 10
    Top each with 1/4 maraschino cherry.
  11. 11
    Bake at 375° for 12 to 15 minutes.

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