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CHERRY WINKS



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Cookies are rolled in crushed corn flakes and topped with a quarter of a maraschino cherry.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 14

¾ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
⅓ cup maraschino cherries, chopped
2 ½ cups crushed cornflakes cereal
10 maraschino cherries, quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
  • Cream the shortening with the sugar. Blend in the eggs, milk and vanilla.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the chopped pecans, chopped dates and 1/3 cup maraschino cherries.
  • Shape teaspoonful sized chunks of dough into balls. Roll each ball in the crushed corn flakes. Place balls on the prepared baking sheets and top each cookie with 1/4 maraschino cherry.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely before storing in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 98.3 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

CHERRY WINKS COOKIES



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Make and share this Cherry Winks Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CanaryLady

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 50m

Yield 12 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups flour, sifted
1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup corn flakes, crushed
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup dates, chopped or 1 cup raisins, not chopped
1/3 cup maraschino cherry, chopped
cherries, for decorating (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 deg F.
  • Combine shortening and sugar, cream.
  • Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
  • Sift together dry ingredients, and slowly blend in.
  • Mix well.
  • Add nuts, cherries or raisins and mix well.
  • Shape into balls using a level teaspoon of dough for each cookie.
  • Roll ball in crushed cornflakes.
  • Place on greased cookie sheet.
  • Top with ½ cherry and press the cherry down a bit.
  • Bake at 375 deg F for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.2, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 35.6, Sodium 163.9, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 26.8, Protein 4.9

GRANDMA'S CHERRY WINKS



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This was my g.mothers recipe. As a child I always looked forward to her special cookies. She is now in a nursing home n' couldn't tell you how to make them.. but I feel very blessed to share them w/ everyone.

Provided by Ginger Marks

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 c shortening
1 c sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c pecans, in pieces (small)
1 c maraschino cherries (red)
1/2 c coconut, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. mix first 5 ing. together
  • 2. mix the next 4 together
  • 3. mix steps 1 n' 2 together
  • 4. mix in remaining ing. ( make sure each cherry is cut into 4's )
  • 5. drop by the tsp. onto lightly greased cookie sheet 2inches apart
  • 6. bake @ 375 for 10-12 minutes
  • 7. MAKE SURE YOUR COOKIES ARE COMPLETELY COOLED BEFORE PUTTING THEM AWAY..THEY WILL MOLD IF NOT COOLED COMP.

CHERRY WINKS



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My fondest memory of this cookie is Christmas' as a child. My mom baked from morning till way into the evening during the holidays. Every time I make these I think of her counter filled with all types of cookies, breads, candy and as I grew up it became our tradition together to bake. She is 80 and is still baking and blessings...

Provided by Kimi Gaines

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c sugar
3/4 c shortening
2 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 1/4 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c chopped pecans
1 c chopped dates
1/3 c chopped maraschino cherries, well drained
1 1/2 c coarsely crushed corn flakes
15 maraschino cherries, quartered

Steps:

  • 1. In large bowl, combine sugar and shortening; beat well. Add milk, vanilla and eggs; mix well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour. baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in pecans, dates and 1/3 cup chopped cherries. If necessary, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes for easier handling.
  • 2. Heat oven to 375F. Spray cookie sheets with Pam. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into cereal; throughly coat. Shape into balls. Place 2 inches apart on greased sheets. Lightly press maraschino cherry quarter into top of each ball.
  • 3. Bake 375F for 10 to 15 minutes or until light and golden brown.

MAKE AHEAD CHERRY WINKS



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This recipe uses a make ahead mix that can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. Add the ingredients listed below to the mix for Cherry Winks!

Provided by Lynn

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups Make Ahead Cookie Mix
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins
¼ cup maraschino cherries, chopped
24 maraschino cherries, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine 2 cups of Make Ahead Cookie Mix with white sugar, egg, butter, and vanilla. Add nuts if desired. Stir in raisins and chopped maraschino cherries.
  • Shape dough into balls. Press half of a Maraschino cherry into each cookie and bake 11-16 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 20.4 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

CHERRY WINKS, GRANDMA ROBINSON



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This is a recipe of my Grandma Robinson's, that she typed on a postcard when she lived in Monee, Illinois. Robin texted it to me 10-18-20.

Provided by Megan Stewart

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 c flour
1 tsp powder
1/2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c shortening
1 c sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 c pecans
1 c dates
1/3 c maraschino cherries
2 1/2 c cornflakes

Steps:

  • 1. Mix well and drop by tsp on a greased cookie sheet for 12-15 min in a 375 degree oven.

CHERRY WINKS



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Categories     Cookies     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 c. Crisco
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
4 tablespoons milk
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries
2 c. Cornflake crumbs
1/2 c. halved maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Cream 2/3 Crisco with 1 c sugar. Then add 2 eggs, beating well. Add 2 tsp vanilla and 4 Tbls milk. Then add 2 c flour with 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp soda and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix in 1 c dates, 1 c pecans and 1/2 c chopped cherries. Roll 1 lg tbls dough (they will about double in size when baked) into ball and roll in cornflake crumbs and top with cherries. Bake on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper (important) and bake at 400 for 10 to 12 minutes. Depends on your stove. Take out when lightly browned. Makes about 4 dozen.

CHRISTMAS CHERRY WINKS



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This recipe been around for a very long time. They are quick to make go even quicker from the cookie tray or jar. I'm just taking a guess at the weight of the cherry jar. I don't have one in the house.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1 unbeaten egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins (seedless)
1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
1 -1 1/2 cup crushed corn flakes

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.2, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 21, Sodium 111, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 10.7, Protein 1.9

CHERRY WINKS



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Great flavor, nice crunch, terrific chew! We sure hope we get "wink"ed at often...

Provided by Joanne Sarver

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c sugar
3/4 c butter
2 eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp milk
2 1/2 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 c chopped dates
1 c chopped pecans
1/2 c chopped maraschino cherries
2 1/2 c cornflakes, crushed

Steps:

  • 1. Shape cookie dough into one inch balls and roll in crushed cornflakes. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

CHERRY WINKS



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Make and share this Cherry Winks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup shortening
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
1 cup chopped dates
1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherry, well drained
1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed corn flakes cereal
15 maraschino cherries, quartered,drained

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375*.
  • Grease cookie sheets.
  • In large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, milk, vanilla and eggs; beat well.
  • Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pecans, dates and 1/3 cup chopped cherries; mix well.
  • Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for easier handling (about 1/2 hour).
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into cereal; thoroughly coat.
  • Form into balls; place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
  • Lightly press maraschino cherry piece into top of each ball.
  • Bake at 375* for 10 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Yield: 5 dozen cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 973.4, Fat 49.4, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 85.5, Sodium 525.2, Carbohydrate 127, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 70.5, Protein 12

CHRISTMAS CHERRY WINKS



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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.

Provided by Annacia * @Annacia

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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

CHERRY WINKS



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup finely cut pitted dates
1/3 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
2 2/3 cups corn flakes cereal crushed to 1 1/3 cup
15 maraschino cherries, cut into quarters

Steps:

  • Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In large mixing bowl, beat margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, beat well. Stir in milk and vanilla. Add flour mixture. Mix well. Stir in nuts, dates and chopped cherries.
  • Shape level measuring tablespoon of dough into balls. Roll in crushed corn flakes cereal. Place on greased baking sheets. Top each with cherry quarter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 14 minutes or until light browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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