SANTA'S WHISKERS

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These colorful cookies have a light taste - for those who want a cookie not-so-rich! And they look pretty too--the chopped cherries add red and green and the coconut is slightly toasted after baking.

Provided by Ann Stone

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 4 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup softened butter
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup chopped candied cherry (red or green or combination of both)
1/2 cup chopped nuts
3/4 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Beat butter and sugar.
  • Add milk and vanilla.
  • Gradually stir in flour, mixing well.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Form into 2 logs, approx 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Roll in coconut until each log is well coated.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper.
  • Chill an hour or longer.
  • Cut 1/4-inch slices and bake at 375°F for 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 80, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 9.5, Protein 2

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