SANTA'S WHISKERS

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From Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book. A woman in my husband's office makes these for him at Christmas time. He just loves them.

Provided by mermaidmagic

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 80 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped candied red cherries
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Beat butter for 30 seconds.
  • Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
  • Add milk and vanilla and beat well.
  • Stir in flour, then cherries and pecans.
  • Shape into three 7-inch rolls.
  • Roll dough in coconut to coat outside.
  • Wrap in waxed paper or clean plastic wrap.
  • Chill thoroughly.
  • Cut into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in 375 oven for 12 minutes or until edges are golden.

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