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.

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