Monday, October 15, 2012

CHERRY WINKS

Lyn and Lexi making Cherry Winks
Christmas, 2012


CHERRY WINKS
From Lyn Sewell


2 ¼ cups flour                   
1 t. baking powder                
½ t. soda                     
½ t. salt
3/4 cup Crisco shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 T. milk
1 t. vanilla
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup dates, chopped                     
1/3 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
2 1/2 cups Wheaties, crushed


Blend ¾ cup Crisco shortening and 1 cup sugar.

Add 2 eggs, 2 Tbls. milk, and 1 tsp. vanilla.  Blend into dry ingredients gradually and mix thoroughly.

Add 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 cup chopped dates, 1/3 cup maraschino cherries, drained & chopped.

Mix together and drop by rounded teaspoons into 2 ½ cup crushed Wheaties.  Top each with ¼ cherry.

Place on greased baking sheet and bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes.

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