Cherry Wink Cookies



Ingredients -

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


Preparation:

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; refrigerate 15 minutes for easier handling. Heat oven to 375F. Grease cookie sheets. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into cereal; thoroughly coat. Shape into balls. Place 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Lightly press maraschino cherry quarter into top of each ball. Bake at 375F for 10 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from cookie sheets.


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