As a kid, this was my very favorite cookie! I could never understand why my mother made them so infrequently until I made them myself! The recipe isn’t difficult, but there are a lot of steps in the process. The effort is so worth it, I guarantee it!

Cherry Winks

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup chopped maraschino cherries

2 ½ cups cornflakes, crushed
maraschino cherries cut into fourths

Directions:

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt in a small mixing bowl; set aside. In large mixing bowl cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs and blend thoroughly. Add milk and vanilla and mix well. Gradually add sifted dry ingredients. Mix well. Stir in chopped pecans and maraschino cherries. Using one level tablespoon of dough at a time, shape into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball of dough in crushed cornflakes. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Top each cookie with ¼ of a maraschino cherry; press slightly into top of cookie. Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are golden brown and set.

Yield: 54 cookies