Cherry Winks Recipe

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Cherry Winks

A sweet, nostalgic treat with cherries, dates, and pecans!

Yield: 3 dozen cookies
Prep Time: 15 mins
Bake Time: 12 mins per batch

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ⅓ cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 10 tbsp (1 ¼ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp whole milk
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Mix-Ins & Toppings

  • ½ cup maraschino cherries, patted dry & chopped (plus 8-10 extra, quartered, for topping)
  • 14 dates, finely chopped
  • ¾ cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • 2 ½ cups cornflakes, lightly crushed

Instructions

1. Prep

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

2. Cream Butter & Sugar

  • In a stand mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat butter + sugar on medium until fluffy (~2 mins).
  • Add milk and mix well.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Stir in vanilla.

3. Combine Dough

  • Gradually mix in the flour mixture (¼ cup at a time) until just combined.
  • Gently fold in: chopped cherries, dates, and pecans (use a spatula).

4. Shape Cookies

  • Scoop 1-tbsp portions of dough.
  • Roll each in crushed cornflakes to coat.
  • Place on baking sheet (2 inches apart).
  • Press a quartered cherry into the top of each cookie.

5. Bake & Cool

  • Bake 12 mins or until set.
  • Let cool 5 mins on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Repeat with remaining dough.

Enjoy your delicious, old-fashioned cookies!

Tips for Success

  • Butter should be soft (not melted) for best texture.
  • Toast pecans for extra flavor: Bake at 350°F for 5-7 mins.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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