GRANDMA'S CHERRY WINKS

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This was my g.mothers recipe. As a child I always looked forward to her special cookies. She is now in a nursing home n' couldn't tell you how to make them.. but I feel very blessed to share them w/ everyone.

Provided by Ginger Marks

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 c shortening
1 c sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c pecans, in pieces (small)
1 c maraschino cherries (red)
1/2 c coconut, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. mix first 5 ing. together
  • 2. mix the next 4 together
  • 3. mix steps 1 n' 2 together
  • 4. mix in remaining ing. ( make sure each cherry is cut into 4's )
  • 5. drop by the tsp. onto lightly greased cookie sheet 2inches apart
  • 6. bake @ 375 for 10-12 minutes
  • 7. MAKE SURE YOUR COOKIES ARE COMPLETELY COOLED BEFORE PUTTING THEM AWAY..THEY WILL MOLD IF NOT COOLED COMP.

Buhlebenkosi Zulu
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Overall, I thought the cherry winks were a good recipe. They were easy to make and they tasted great.


Larissa Entzminger
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I would definitely make these cherry winks again, but I would use less sugar in the filling.


Md Solyman
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The cherry winks were a bit too sweet for me, but they were still a nice treat.


Elcado Wandile
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I thought the cherry winks were just okay. They weren't as flavorful as I was expecting.


seedy hydara
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The cherry winks were a little bit too tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Mahdi Gharaee
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I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I loved these cherry winks!


Justin Reddish
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These cherry winks are the perfect summer treat! They're light and refreshing, and the cherry filling is so delicious.


Seema Gurudat
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I added a little bit of cinnamon to the filling and it gave the cherry winks a nice warm flavor.


md.ashrafulsp nur
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I used fresh cherries and they were so juicy and flavorful.


Isaac Fields
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cherry winks turned out great!


Sandra Cerek
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The cherry winks were a little too sweet for me, but my kids loved them.


F Gg
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These cherry winks are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Ghanshyam Badhai
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I will definitely be making these again.


Maria Abella
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These cherry winks are delicious! The filling is sweet and tart, and the crust is flaky and buttery.


Rinor Qamili
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I made these for my grandchildren and they loved them! They're so easy to make and such a fun treat.


farouk mohammed
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The cherry winks turned out so cute and festive. They were the perfect treat for my daughter's birthday party.


Thenese Hervey
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These were a hit at our family gathering! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.