SANTA'S WHISKERS I

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This recipe was given to me at a Christmas cookie exchange. Try using rum extract in place of the vanilla for extra nippy flavor.

Provided by JJOHN32

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
¾ cup finely chopped red and green candied cherries
½ cup chopped pecans
¾ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

In mixer bowl, cream together butter or margarine and sugar. Blend in milk and vanilla. Stir in flour, candied cherries and nuts.
Form into 2 rolls, each 2 inches in diameter and 8 inches long. Roll in coconut.
Wrap and chill several hours or overnight.
Slice 1/4 inch thick. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 12 minutes or till edges are golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 52.1 mg, Sugar 9.6 g