Cherry Winks Recipe
Overview:
Indulge in the delightful taste of Cherry Winks, a classic drop cookie recipe perfect for any occasion! These scrumptious treats are quick and easy to make, requiring just 30 minutes from start to finish. With a burst of cherry flavor and a satisfying crunch from nuts, they’re sure to become a family favorite.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: Makes about 5 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
Here’s what you’ll need to whip up a batch of Cherry Winks:
- 1 cup of sugar
- 3/4 cup of shortening
- 2 tablespoons of milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of chopped pecans
- 1 cup of chopped walnuts
- 1 cup of chopped dates
- 1/3 cup of chopped maraschino cherries
- 15 whole maraschino cherries, halved
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that it’s nice and hot when you’re ready to bake your cookies.
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Prepare cookie sheets: Grease your cookie sheets to prevent the cookies from sticking during baking. This step ensures easy removal and beautiful, intact cookies.
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Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sugar, shortening, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs. Beat the mixture well until it’s smooth and creamy.
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Incorporate dry ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined and form a cohesive dough.
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Add nuts and fruit: Fold in the chopped pecans, walnuts, dates, and chopped maraschino cherries. These add texture, flavor, and a touch of sweetness to your cookies.
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Chill the dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for about 30 minutes. Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle and prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
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Form cookie balls: After chilling, use a rounded teaspoon to scoop out portions of dough. Roll them into balls and coat them thoroughly in cereal for a crunchy exterior.
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Arrange on baking sheets: Place the cookie balls about 2 inches apart on your greased cookie sheets. This spacing allows for even baking and prevents the cookies from merging into one another.
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Top with cherry halves: Lightly press a halved maraschino cherry piece into the top of each cookie ball. This not only adds a pop of color but also enhances the cherry flavor of the cookies.
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Bake to perfection: Pop the cookie sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are light golden brown. Keep an eye on them towards the end to prevent over-browning.
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Enjoy your Cherry Winks: Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Then, indulge in the sweet, nutty goodness of your homemade Cherry Winks cookies!
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 973.4
- Fat: 49.4g
- Saturated Fat: 9.9g
- Cholesterol: 85.5mg
- Sodium: 525.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 127g
- Fiber: 7.2g
- Sugar: 70.5g
- Protein: 12g
Serving Suggestions:
These delightful Cherry Winks cookies are perfect for sharing with family and friends or enjoying as a sweet treat anytime. Serve them alongside a glass of milk for a classic pairing, or package them up in decorative boxes to give as thoughtful homemade gifts. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cookies are sure to please! 🍒🍪
