CHERRY BLINKS

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In just one holiday cheery blink, these cookies can disappear. Double the recipe for the hungry holidays.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 cups Wheaties™ cereal
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts
About 36 candied or maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Crush cereal; set aside. In large bowl, mix sugar, shortening, milk, vanilla and egg. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in raisins and nuts.
  • Drop dough by teaspoonfuls into crushed cereal; roll gently until completely coated. Place cookies about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Press cherry into each cookie.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or just until set. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 50 mg

Malissia Reuschling
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I can't wait to try these cherry blinks!


Akram Qader
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These cherry blinks are the perfect way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty.


Muhamed Najeer
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I'm allergic to almonds, so I substituted chopped walnuts in these cherry blinks. They were still delicious!


Anish Khatri
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These cherry blinks are perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Jeff Villapania
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These cherry blinks are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


Edrine Monicah
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I love the combination of cherries and almonds in these cherry blinks.


Yomisayo Akinwumi-Oke
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These cherry blinks are a great way to use up leftover cherries.


Cassidy Walley
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I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I actually really enjoyed these cherry blinks. The sweetness of the cherries was balanced out by the tartness of the lemon.


UZOR UCHENNA
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These cherry blinks are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.


Kareem T. Mohamed
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already have on hand.


Tech Shorts
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These cherry blinks are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can do it.


Sara Mieger
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I tried making these cherry blinks, but they didn't turn out well. I think I overcooked them.


Lucky Afzal
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These cherry blinks were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Laith Abbas
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I love that these cherry blinks are made with fresh cherries. It really makes a difference in the flavor.


BEE_PIN SHRESHA
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These cherry blinks are the perfect summer treat. They're light and fluffy, and the cherry filling is bursting with flavor.


Jessica Marie
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I was skeptical about these cherry blinks at first, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're so delicious and refreshing.


Naina Asad
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I've been making these cherry blinks for years and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Shuvo Ritchil
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These cherry blinks were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.