cherry winks

(1 RATING)
48 Pinches
Stanley, VA
Updated on Jan 7, 2012

One of my favorite cookies. My neighbor use to make them at Christmas when I was a child, then my mom starting making them, now I make them . I remember one year I made a double batch for Christmas, one I shared and one was hidden for just me!

prep time 20 Min
cook time
method ---
yield about 30 to 35 cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons half and half
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped black walnuts
  • 2 1/2 cups finely chopped corn flakes
  • - marascino cherries quartered

How To Make cherry winks

  • Step 1
    1. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt
  • Step 2
    2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and granulated sugar.
  • Step 3
    3. Blend in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
  • Step 4
    4. Add the milk and vanilla.
  • Step 5
    5. Gradually add the flour mixture and mix well.
  • Step 6
    6. Mix in the nuts, carefully. Chill for about a hour so they are easier to roll in balls.
  • Step 7
    7. Shape dough into small balls using a level tablespoon for each cookie.
  • Step 8
    8. Roll each ball into the crushed cornflakes.
  • Step 9
    9. Place on a greased baking sheet or parchment lined baking sheetand top with a quarter of the maraschino cherry.
  • Step 10
    10. Bake at 350 for 10 - 12 minutes

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