Cherry Wink Cookies

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup dates, chopped
• 1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/3 cup maraschino cherry, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups corn flakes, very finely crushed
• maraschino cherry, chopped (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• 2 in a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and granulated sugar.
• 3 blend in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
• 4 add the milk and vanilla.
• 5 gradually add the flour mixture and mix well.
• 6 carefully add the chopped dates, nuts and 1/3 cup cherries and mix well.
• 7 chill dough for about 1 hour so it is easier to roll into balls.
• 8 shape dough into small balls using a level tablespoon for each cookie.
• 9 roll each ball into the crushed cornflakes.
• 10 place on greased baking sheet or parchment-lined baking sheet.
• 11 top each cookie with 1/4 of a cherry, if desired.
• 12 bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
• 13 enjoy!