Also a childhood favorite of mine.
CHERRY WINKS
Sift together:
2 1/4 cups sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
Blend together:
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar; creaming well
Add:
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla; beat well
Blend in: the dry ingredients gradually; mix thoroughly.
Add:
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped dates
1/3 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
Mix well.
Drop by rounded tsp. into 2-1/2 cup corn flake crumbs, toss lightly to coat; form into balls. Place on greased baking sheet. Top each with 1/4 maraschino cherry.
Bake in 375 deg. oven for 12-15 minutes
Makes about 5 dozen |