Cherry Wink Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons half-and-half
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup dates, chopped
1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts, chopped
1/3 cup maraschino cherry, chopped
2 1/2 cups corn flakes, very finely crushed
maraschino cherry, chopped (optional)

Preparation

In large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and granulated sugar.
Blend in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
Add the milk and vanilla.
Gradually add the flour mixture and mix well.
Carefully add the chopped dates, nuts and 1/3 cup cherries and mix well.
Chill dough for about 1 hour so it is easier to roll into balls.
Shape dough into small balls using a level tablespoon for each cookie.
Roll each ball into the crushed cornflakes.
Place on greased baking sheet or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Top each cookie with 1/4 of a cherry, if desired.
Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
Enjoy!