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christmas cherry winks

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Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

This recipe been around for a very long time. They are quick to make go even quicker to leave the cookie tray or jar. My own preference is to skip the raisins and use more nuts. Last year I chopped up salted mixed nuts and that was a hit around here.

yield 18 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For christmas cherry winks

  • 1/3 c
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    white sugar
  • 1
    unbeaten egg
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 tsp
    grated lemon peel
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    raisins (seedless, optional)
  • 1/2 c
    walnuts (chopped)
  • 1
    jar maraschino cherries
  • 1 1/2 c
    cup crushed corn flakes

How To Make christmas cherry winks

  • 1
    Cream first 2 ingredients then beat in egg.
  • 2
    Mix vanilla, lemon peel and milk into the creamed mixture.
  • 3
    Mix flour, baking powder, soda and salt and add to wet mix.
  • 4
    Stir in the raisins and walnuts.
  • 5
    Roll into balls then in crushed corn flakes.
  • 6
    Put half a cherry on top of each cookie, pushing down a bit.
  • 7
    Bake 10-15 minutes in 350 oven.
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