Johna Blinn's Cherry Winks

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Course : Snacks
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

2 2/3 cups cornflakes
2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup softened butter
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup nuts -- chopped
1 cup pitted dates -- finely cut up
1/3 cup maraschino cherries -- finely cut up
18 medium maraschino cherries -- cut in quarters
 

Preparation:

Makes 6 dozen cookies 1. Crush cornflakes to fine crumbs; set aside. 2. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. 3. Beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs and beat well. 4. Stir in milk and vanilla. 5. Combine with dry ingredients; add nuts, dates and finely cut cherries. 6. Using level measuring tablespoon, shape dough into balls and roll in cornflake crumbs to coat; top each ball with a quarter of a cherry. 7. Place on greased baking sheet; bake in preheated 375 F. oven 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.