Cherry Wink Cookies

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.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 42
• Yields: 3 1/2 dozen

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)

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!