Ingredients for Christmas Cherry Winks
- Butter
- White Sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Maraschino Cherries
- Corn Flakes
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How to Make Christmas Cherry Winks
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons milk.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the creamed mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in 1 cup raisins and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll the balls in crushed corn flakes until fully coated.
- Place the cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
- Top each cookie with half of a maraschino cherry, gently pressing it into the dough.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
42g
Fat
12g
Carbs
6g
