cherry winks
(4 ratings)
My fondest memory of this cookie is Christmas' as a child. My mom baked from morning till way into the evening during the holidays. Every time I make these I think of her counter filled with all types of cookies, breads, candy and as I grew up it became our tradition together to bake. She is 80 and is still baking and blessings so many with her goodies.
(4 ratings)
yield
5 dozen
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
Ingredients For cherry winks
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1 csugar
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3/4 cshortening
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2 Tbspmilk
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1 tspvanilla extract
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2eggs
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2 1/4 cflour
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1 tspbaking powder
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1/2 tspbaking soda
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1/2 tspsalt
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1 cchopped pecans
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1 cchopped dates
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1/3 cchopped maraschino cherries, well drained
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1 1/2 ccoarsely crushed corn flakes
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15maraschino cherries, quartered
How To Make cherry winks
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1In large bowl, combine sugar and shortening; beat well. Add milk, vanilla and eggs; mix well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour. baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in pecans, dates and 1/3 cup chopped cherries. If necessary, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes for easier handling.
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2Heat oven to 375F. Spray cookie sheets with Pam. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into cereal; throughly coat. Shape into balls. Place 2 inches apart on greased sheets. Lightly press maraschino cherry quarter into top of each ball.
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3Bake 375F for 10 to 15 minutes or until light and golden brown.
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