Santa's Whiskers

by olga

Servings:

INGREDIENTS

1 cup butter softened or hard margarine softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. milk
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped candied cherries, red and green
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup flaked coconut

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix first 7 ingredients together well. Shape into 2 rolls 2 inches in diameter. Add a bit more milk if too dry to hold together.

Roll in coconut. Cover and chill overnight. Next day slice 1/4 inch thick. Arrange on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in 375 F. oven for about 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Makes 4 to 5 dozen.

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CHEF COMMENTS

Make these one day and bake the next. One of the most colorful cookies to be found.

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