Cherry Winks

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar, shortening, baking powder, and salt with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.

Step 3: Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla until combined.

Step 4: Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.

Step 5: Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour. Stir in raisins, walnuts, and lemon peel.

Step 6: Drop teaspoonfuls of dough into crushed wheat flakes. Toss lightly to coat dough with flakes.

Step 7: Place dough mounds 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 8: Top each mound with a candied cherry half.

Step 9: Bake for 7 to 8 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.

Step 10: Transfer cookies to a wire rack; cool.