Cherry Winks

Name: Cherry Winks
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup chopped dates; 1/3 cup drained and chopped maraschino cherries; 2 1/2 cups crushed corn flakes cereal; Additional maraschino cherries, drained and cut into quarters

14 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped dates
1/3 cup drained and chopped maraschino cherries
2 1/2 cups crushed corn flakes cereal
Additional maraschino cherries, drained and cut into quarters

Directions

1

Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla, beating well.
2

Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl; sift 3 times. Add to creamed mixture, stirring well; stir in pecans, dates, and chopped cherries, mixing well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3

Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and roll in crushed cereal. Place 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets; flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass. Place a cherry quarter on top of each cookie. Bake at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets, and cool on wire racks.