Cherry Winks Recipe
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Cherry Winks

By: Sally 
"Cookies are rolled in crushed corn flakes and topped with a quarter of a maraschino cherry."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (33)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 5 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1/3 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups crushed cornflakes cereal
  • 10 maraschino cherries, quartered

Directions

  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 164 | Total Fat: 8.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by CHEF_CRATER   view full review
Really nice collection of nuts and fruit in each cookie. One of the best cherry wink recipes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2007 by Twizzer   view full review
This is the classic cherry wink recipe which is staple in our home over the holidays. Another...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by Delores   view full review
My auntie Kay made these 50 yrs ago and there is nothing that reminds me of christmas more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by BALLARDD   view full review
this recipe had been in my family for over 25 years and is a holiday standard! It has...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2005 by KEN921 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Like several other folks here, cherry winks have always been a part of our Christmas, and just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by EJM99   view full review
It just isn't Christmas without these cookies. They are the first ones on my list eveyr...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by Deb D   view full review
My mom used to make Cherry Winks every Christmas and we loved them so much, they would be gone...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by katyellen   view full review
These are sooo good. Not to sweet, just right. Will make again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by Pam   view full review
Made these for a friend said she hadn't had em in years and they turned out great. Followed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2006 by DSRTBLND43   view full review
A Christmas classic and tradition in this family. This is the EXACT recipe my mom has been...

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