Monday, December 1, 2008

Santa's Whiskers...


1 C. butter
1 C. sugar
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 C. flour
1 C. red or green candied cherries, chopped, or both as in picture,
1/2 C. finely chopped pecans
1 C. flaked coconut

Beat butter for 30 seconds.
Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
Add milk and vanilla, beat well.
Stir in flour, then cherries and pecans.
Shape into 7 inch long rolls.
Roll dough in coconut to coat outside.

Wrap in waxed paper. Chill thoroughly (overnight is best).
Cut into 1/4 inch slices.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 12 minutes (or until golden brown on edges) at 325 degree oven.

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