Joan’s Country Kitchen

This cherry winks recipe is great for the holiday or any time.

Ingredients for Cherry Winks

3/4 c shortening
1 c sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp millk
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/4 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c pecans or walnuts, chopped
1 c dates
1/3 c maraschino cherries chopped
2 1/2 c crushed corn flakes

Directions for Cherry Winks

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Blend shortening and sugar. Add eggs, miilk and vanilla and continue to blend.

In separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Blend this with egg and
milk mixture.

Add pecans or walnuts, dates and chopped cherries.

Make little balls and drop into crushed corn flakes.

Bake 12 to 15 minutes.

Delicious!