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grandma's cherry winks

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Ginger Marks
@Gsmarks
Ephrata, PA

This was my g.mothers recipe. As a child I always looked forward to her special cookies. She is now in a nursing home n' couldn't tell you how to make them.. but I feel very blessed to share them w/ everyone.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 DZ.
prep time 30 Min

Ingredients For grandma's cherry winks

  • 3/4 c
    shortening
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    pecans, in pieces (small)
  • 1 c
    maraschino cherries (red)
  • 1/2 c
    coconut, shredded

How To Make grandma's cherry winks

  • 1
    mix first 5 ing. together
  • 2
    mix the next 4 together
  • 3
    mix steps 1 n' 2 together
  • 4
    mix in remaining ing. ( make sure each cherry is cut into 4's )
  • 5
    drop by the tsp. onto lightly greased cookie sheet 2inches apart
  • 6
    bake @ 375 for 10-12 minutes
  • 7
    MAKE SURE YOUR COOKIES ARE COMPLETELY COOLED BEFORE PUTTING THEM AWAY..THEY WILL MOLD IF NOT COOLED COMP.
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