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cherry winks

Recipe by
Gail Doyle

These cookies are a family tradition. They are very tasty - a soft cookie with the crunch of cornflakes on the outside. The dates and cherries taste great and make the cookies look pretty. My mother used to make them and when I was a young child, it was my job to place the cherry on top! These are still a family favorite and my children now help make them, too!

yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cherry winks

  • 2 2/3 c
    corn flakes
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 3/4 c
    margarine, softened
  • 2 1/4 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    vanillla
  • 1 c
    dates, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    maraschino cherries, finely chopped
  • 15
    maraschino cherries, quartered

How To Make cherry winks

  • 1
    Measure cornflakes and crush to 1 1/2 cups, set aside.
  • 2
    Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • 3
    In large mixing bowl, beat margarine and sugar until light & fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Stir in milk and vanilla. Add flour mixture and mix until well combined. Stir in chopped dates and chopped cherries.
  • 4
    Shape dough into walnut-size balls. Roll in cornflakes. Place on greased baking sheet and top each cookie with cherry quarter.
  • 5
    Bake in oven at 375 degrees for approximately 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

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