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cherry winks

(1 rating)
BeamersMom avatar
Recipe by
Sylvia Mease
@BeamersMom
Palm Bay, FL

Made lots of these to send to the military during Desert Shield. They are a favourite with my family

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For cherry winks

  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 3/4 c
    shortening
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 c
    chopped nuts
  • 1 c
    chopped dates
  • 2 1/4 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    soda
  • crushed cornflakes and maraschino cherries

How To Make cherry winks

  • 1
    Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, milk, vanilla, nuts and dates.
  • 2
    Sift and add dry ingredients.
  • 3
    Form balls the size of a walnut. Roll in crushed cornflakes. Flatten slightly and top with half a maraschino cherry.
  • 4
    Bake at 375^ for 10-12 minutes
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