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cherry whisper's

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Eddie Jordan
Bristow, OK

This is one of my Grandma's recipes I remember her making these for party's and Christmas. Grandma called these cherry wink's I call them cherry whispers that reminded me of Grandma when she talked she never had a bad day or a cross word.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
method Convection Oven

Ingredients For cherry whisper's

  • 1/3 c
    shortning
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    greated lemon peel
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1
    egg
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • candied cherries
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 c
    raisins
  • 1/2 c
    walnuts or pecans
  • 1 1/2 c
    wheat flakes, crushed

How To Make cherry whisper's

  • 1
    Cream together first 4 ingredients. Add milk and egg; beat thoroughly.
  • 2
    Sift dry ingredients together add to creamed mixture mixing well
  • 3
    Stir in raisins and nuts..Drop by teaspoons onto crushed bran flakes toss lightly to coat.
  • 4
    Place on a greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Top with a candied cherry half.
  • 5
    Bake at400 degrees about 12 minutes. Cool slightly, remove from pan. Makes 3 dozen
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