Cherry Wink Cookies

Lainey6605's Note:

My husband was at a client's house and she served these to him. He loved them and asked her for the recipe so I could make them. Neither of us like dates or cherries, but we love these cookies.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 42

Yield: 3.5 dozen

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ 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 ½ cups corn flakes , very finely crushed
• maraschino cherry , chopped (optional)

Directions:

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!

Reviews

[Boomette]

These cookies are special, one of the bests. They're addictive. We can't stop eating them LOL They have a really good taste. I used 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup splenda. I used pecans. Thanks Lainey. Made for Newest Zaar tag