Cherry Winkies
Stupid name; great tasting little cookie. My family has been making these at Christmastime for as long as I can remember.
- 1/3 c. butter
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 t. lemon peel, grated
- 1 t. vanilla
- 1 egg
- 2 T. milk
- 1 c. flour
- 1/2 t. baking powder
- 1/4 t. baking soda
- 1/4 t. salt
- 1/2 c. raisins, chopped
- 1/2 c. walnuts, chopped
- 2 1/2 c. Wheaties cereal, crushed
- About 20 candied cherries, cut into halves
Cream butter, sugar, lemon peel and vanilla. Mix in egg and milk. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl, then mix into batter. Stir in raisins and nuts. Form small balls of dough using two spoons and coat in crushed Wheaties.
Place on an greased cookie sheet, and top each ball with a cherry, pushing halfway down into the dough. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes. Cool slightly before removing to a wire rack.
These cookies will be making an appearance on the cookie plates.
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aw, i like the name. cookie sounds good too.
I guess the name wouldn't be so bad if I could manage to say it aloud and still look cool at the same time. (I realize I'm assuming a modicum of coolness in the first place, but please just humor me. It's the safest strategy for everyone.) Just try saying "I'm baking cherry winkies" while trying to look cool. I don't believe it can be done.
i guess it's better if you're a girl. i said it, no one batted an eye. but then again, i don't think "hey, she's coool" crossed anyone's mind.
actually, i think i am going to bake cherry winkies!
Santos, let me know if you like 'em!