Cherry Winks

13 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. 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. maraschino cherries, chopped
  • 2 1/2 c. cornflakes, crushed

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix dry ingredients together.
  2. 2
    Combine shortening and sugar and cream well.
  3. 3
    Blend in eggs, milk and vanilla.
  4. 4
    Add dry ingredients; mix well.
  5. 5
    Add nuts, dates and cherries.
  6. 6
    Mix well. Shape into balls using a level tablespoon of dough for each cookie.
  7. 7
    Roll into crushed cornflakes and top with a 1/4 of maraschino cherry.
  8. 8
    Bake in 375° oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
  9. 9
    Do not stack or store until cookies are cold.

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