Cherry Winks

Prep: 20 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Cherry Winks are delightful, nutty cookies filled with chopped dates and topped with a maraschino cherry. Their sweet, buttery flavor combined with crunchy nuts and a hint of vanilla makes them perfect for holiday treats or special occasions, appealing to both kids and adults alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Kellogg's Cornflakes
  • 1 egg
  • Maraschino cherries
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup nuts
  • 1/2 cup chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Sift together dry ingredients; set aside.
  2. Beat butter or margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs; beat well.
  4. Stir in milk and vanilla.
  5. Add flour; mix well.
  6. Stir in nuts, dates, and chopped cherries.
  7. Shape tablespoon of dough into a ball and roll in cornflakes.
  8. Place on greased cookie sheet and put a quartered cherry in the middle of each.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 14 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

972 kcal 49% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.9g 20% DV
Total Fat 39.6g 51% DV
Carbs 136.8g 50% DV
Fiber 4.7g 17% DV
Sugar 45.1g 90% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12583.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 688mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 131.5mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 13.1mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1681.8mg 100% DV
Iron 7.4mg 41% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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