Cherry Winks Cookies Recipes

CHERRY WINK COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375*. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
• Using a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk the flour, 1 cup crushed corn flakes, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set it aside.
• Using either a stand mixer, or a medium-size mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat the shortening and granulated sugar for 1 - 1 ½ minutes.
• Lower the mixer speed to low. Add the eggs 1 at a time, mixing well after each egg.
• Add in the half-and-half and vanilla. Mix just until incorporated.
• Keeping the mixer speed on low, slowly add in the flour mixture. Mix just until well combined.
• Fold in the pecans, dates, and chopped cherries.
• Using a 1 tablespoon scoop, scoop out the cookie dough.
• Roll the scooped dough in the 2 cups of crushed cornflakes. Once the dough is completely coated, shape it into a ball and place it on the cookie, spacing the coated dough balls 2 inches apart.
• Place 1 of the quartered cherries in the center of the dough ball.
• Bake for 10 - 12 minutes, or until the bottom edge of the cookie is golden.
• Allow the cookies to rest on the cookie sheet for 2 - 3 minutes before transferring the cookies to a cooling rack. Allow the cookies to completely cool.

CHERRY WINKS

Steps:

• Sift together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
• Cream together oleo, sugar, and eggs. Blend in dry ingredients; mix well.
• Add dates, pecans, and cherries.
• Shape into balls and roll in crushed cereal.
• Place on a greased baking sheet.
• Top with a cherry half.
• Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.