Cherry Winks

13 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 c. chopped dates
  • 1/3 c. chopped maraschino cherries
  • 2 1/2 c. cornflakes, crushed

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  2. 2
    Combine shortening and sugar; mix well.
  3. 3
    Blend in eggs; add milk and vanilla.
  4. 4
    Blend in sifted dry ingredients; mix well.
  5. 5
    Add pecans, dates and cherries; mix well.
  6. 6
    Shape into balls using 1 tablespoon dough for 1 cookie.
  7. 7
    Roll each ball of dough in cornflakes.
  8. 8
    Place on greased cookie sheet.
  9. 9
    Top each cookie with 1/4 cherry.
  10. 10
    Bake in moderate oven at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes.
  11. 11
    Do not stack or store until cold.
  12. 12
    Makes 5 dozen cookies.

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