Cherry Winks

14 ingredients
11 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
  • 2 1/2 c. cornflakes, crushed
  • extra cherries for decorating

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together dry ingredients.
  2. 2
    Combine shortening and sugar; cream well.
  3. 3
    Add eggs, milk and vanilla.
  4. 4
    Blend in dry ingredients, mix well.
  5. 5
    Add pecans, dates and chopped cherries; mix well.
  6. 6
    Shape into ball using about a tablespoonful for each cookie.
  7. 7
    Roll each ball of dough in cornflakes.
  8. 8
    Place on greased baking sheet.
  9. 9
    Top each cookie with 1/4 of a cherry.
  10. 10
    Bake in moderate oven (375°) for 10 to 12 minutes.
  11. 11
    Do not stack or store until cold.

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