Cherry Wink Cookies
Cherry wink cookies are old-fashioned chewy and crunchy cookies that will take you back, way back to the good old days. Rich cookie dough stuffed with dates and pecans is then rolled in crushed cornflakes and topped with a maraschino cherry to make a true vintage cookie.
Servings: 3 dozen
Calories: 139kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ¾ cup shortening
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chopped dates
- ⅓ cup chopped maraschino cherries patted dry with paper towels
- 1 ½ cups coarsely crushed corn flakes cereal
- 30 maraschino cherries cut in half
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat sugar and shortening with an electric mixer on medium speed, scraping the bowl occasionally, until well blended.
- Beat in milk, vanilla, and eggs.
- On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, scraping the bowl occasionally, until dough forms.
- Stir in pecans, dates, and 1/3 cup of chopped cherries. If necessary, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes for easier handling.
- Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray.
- Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into cereal; coat thoroughly. Shape into balls. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
- Lightly press the maraschino cherry quarter on top of each ball.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool for 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g