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Cherry Winks Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 c sliced pecans
  • 10 maraschino cherries, quartered
  • 2 1/4 c sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 c crushed cornflakes cereal
  • 1/3 c maraschino cherries, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 c white sugar
  • 2 tbsps milk
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 c dates, pitted & sliced
  • 3/4 c shortening

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Step #2 Lightly grease baking sheets.
  • Step #3 Cream the shortening with the sugar.
  • Step #4 Blend in the eggs, milk & vanilla.
  • Step #5 Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt.
  • Step #6 Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture & mix well.
  • Step #7 Stir in the sliced pecans, sliced dates & 1/3 c maraschino cherries.
  • Step #8 Shape tspful sized chunks of dough into balls.
  • Step #9 Roll each ball in the crushed corn flakes.
  • Step #10 Place balls on the prepared baking sheets & top each cookie with 1/4 maraschino cherry.
  • Step #11 Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 mins.
  • Step #12 Let cool completely before storing in airtight containers.
  • Step #13 .
  • Enjoy the Cherry Winks recipe

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