Cherry Winks

Cherry Winks were a popular holiday cookie in the mid-20th century and are still enjoyed today for their festive appearance and delicious flavor.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Cherry Winks

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 3120

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
• 0.5 cup Maraschino cherries
• 1 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
3. Stir in chopped walnuts and maraschino cherries.
4. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
6. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
7. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 130kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 19g7%

Sugars 11g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.