Cherry Winks

Name: Cherry Winks
Ingredients: 2 1/4 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 c. chopped pecans; 1 c. chopped dates; 1/3 c. cherries, chopped and drained (need extra for top of cookies); 3/4 c. shortening; 1 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 2 Tbsp. milk; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 1/2 c. crushed corn flakes

13 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. chopped dates
1/3 c. cherries, chopped and drained (need extra for top of cookies)
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. crushed corn flakes

Directions

1

Cream shortening and sugar.
2

Add eggs, milk and vanilla to creamed mixture.
3

Beat well.
4

Blend in dry ingredients gradually. Mix in thoroughly the pecans, dates and cherries.
5

Drop by teaspoon into crushed corn flakes, coating all around.
6

Press 1/4 of a cherry on top and bake at 375° for 12 to 15 minutes on greased cookie sheet.