Make Ahead Cherry Winks

Make Ahead Cherry Winks
  • PREP TIME
    0 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    0 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    15

Whimsical and delightful, these Cherry Winks boast a unique make-ahead mix, ensuring that freshly baked, cherry-studded cookies are always within reach. The blend of buttery dough, sweet cherries, and crunchy walnuts creates a symphony of textures and flavors that will enchant your taste buds.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    19 g
  • Cholesterol
    21 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    20 mg
  • Sugar
    12 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of Make Ahead Cookie Mix with white sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix until well combined. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Gently fold in the chopped walnuts, raisins, and chopped maraschino cherries until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (3 minutes)

04

Step

Shape the dough into 24 evenly sized balls. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Place each dough ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced evenly apart. (2 minutes)

06

Step

Gently press a halved maraschino cherry into the center of each cookie. (3 minutes)

07

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for 11-16 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cookies are set. (11-16 minutes)

08

Step

Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

The Make Ahead Cookie Mix can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. This allows for spontaneous cookie baking!
For a richer flavor, use browned butter instead of softened butter.
Feel free to experiment with different nuts, such as pecans or almonds, in place of walnuts.
Ensure the butter is softened properly, but not melted, to achieve the right consistency of the cookie dough.
Store the baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Fernando Krajcik

    Instead of regular cherries, I used the gourmet luxardo cherries, and it was worth it!

  • Margarett Boehm

    My kids adore these! A new holiday tradition.

  • Ashly Pfeffer

    The walnuts add a nice crunch. I might try pecans next time.

  • Victoria Altenwerth

    I accidentally used dried cranberries instead of raisins, and they were still delicious!

  • Antonietta Dickens

    Be careful not to overbake them; they can get dry.

  • Turner Larkin

    The recipe is great as is. I followed the instructions exactly and they turned out perfectly!

  • Logan Rempel

    Freezing the dough balls before baking helps them keep their shape better.

  • Beaulah Abbott

    These are so easy to make! I love having the mix ready to go.

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