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Cherry Winks
Prep
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Cook
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Servings
30
Difficulty
Easy
You're going to absolutely love these Cherry Winks, and here's the best part: they're super simple to make! I came across this recipe years ago and it's become one of my go to cookies for potlucks and holiday gatherings. The combination of pecans, dates, and those bright maraschino cherries creates such a festive treat that people always ask for the recipe. Pecans are packed with heart healthy fats and antioxidants, so you can feel a little better about indulging in these buttery delights. The beauty of this recipe is that it uses basic pantry staples and comes together quickly without any fancy techniques required.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup shortening¾ cup shortening
- 11 cup white sugar
- 22 eggs
- 22 tablespoons milk
- 11 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 22 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 11 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon salt
- 11 cup chopped pecans
- 11 cup dates, pitted and chopped
- ⅓ cup maraschino cherries, chopped⅓ cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 22 ½ cups crushed cornflakes cereal
- 1010 maraschino cherries, quartered
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
- 2
Cream the shortening with the sugar. Blend in the eggs, milk and vanilla.
- 3
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the chopped pecans, chopped dates and 1/3 cup maraschino cherries.
- 4
Shape teaspoonful sized chunks of dough into balls. Roll each ball in the crushed corn flakes. Place balls on the prepared baking sheets and top each cookie with 1/4 maraschino cherry.
- 5
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely before storing in airtight containers.
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