Do you have a favorite cookie?
This is my lifetime, all time favorite cookie.
My mother use to make it for me
and now I make it myself.
Not to often, as I would definitely be chubbier than I am.
Cherry Winks
from Better Homes and Garden Cookbook
the one I received as a wedding gift.
This recipe says it makes 3 dozen,
but maybe I make mine too big because
I never get that many; in fact I usually
double the recipe to get what I think is enough.
Ok, Ok I know enough for me may be more
than enough for you. You know this is my favorite.
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup seedless raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 cups wheat flakes, slightly crushed
(I usually use corn flakes)
Candied cherries
Oven 400 degrees
Thoroughly cream together first 4 ingredients.
Add egg and milk; beat thoroughly.
Sift dry ingredients together; add to creamed
mixture, mixing well. Stir in raisins and nuts.
Drop by teaspoons onto crushed wheat flakes;
toss lightly to coat. Place on greased cookie sheet
(I use a Silpat sheet) about 2 inches apart.
Top each with a candied cherry half
(I use marachino cherries)
Bake at 400 degrees about 12 minutes.
Cool slightly; remove from pan.
This recipe says it makes 3 dozen,
but maybe I make mine too big because
I never get that many; in fact I usually
double the recipe to get what I think is enough.
Ok, Ok I know enough for me may be more
than enough for you. You know this is my favorite.
