How to Make Cherry Winks - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cherry Winks are a classic holiday cookie that has been passed down through generations. These delicious, colorful cookies are made with maraschino cherries, pecans, and a hint of almond flavor, making them the perfect addition to any Christmas cookie platter. The bright red and green colors make them a festive treat that is sure to bring cheer to any holiday gathering.

The recipe for Cherry Winks has been a staple in many families' holiday traditions for decades. These cookies are of...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 5 dozen

  • 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

    164 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 98mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 72mg