Cherry Wink Cookies

Delight your taste buds with Cherry Wink Cookies, a nostalgic treat that combines buttery cookie dough with festive flavors and a delightful crunch. These vibrant cookies feature a blend of chopped maraschino cherries and nuts folded into a soft, buttery base, rolled in lightly crushed cornflakes for a satisfyingly crispy exterior. Topped with a whole maraschino cherry as a crowning garnish, they bake to golden perfection, embodying both charm and flavor. Perfect for holiday gatherings or year-round snacking, this recipe is easy to prepare in just 20 minutes and yields 30 irresistibly playful cookies. Whether you're making them for a special occasion or a simple sweet craving, these Cherry Wink Cookies will leave a lasting impression!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:13 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 30

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 2 cups cornflakes, lightly crushed
• 30 pieces whole maraschino cherries (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Place the crushed cornflakes in a shallow bowl or plate. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the cookie dough, roll them gently into balls, and coat each ball in the crushed cornflakes.

Step 8

Arrange the cornflake-coated cookie balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Step 9

Press a whole maraschino cherry gently into the center of each cookie ball as a garnish.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.

Step 11

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Serve your Cherry Wink Cookies fresh, and store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1448.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4922.1

Total Fat 150.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 630.3mg	0%
Sodium 3519.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 869.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 469.7g
Protein 62.0g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 245.9mg	0%
Iron 67.1mg	0%
Potassium 1140.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.6%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 68.5%