Santa’s Whiskers
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup red maraschino cherries, finely chopped and drained
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1 cup flaked coconut
Directions:
In a large mixer bowl beat butter till softened. Add sugar and beat till fluffy. Add milk and vanilla and beat well. Add flour and beat until well mixed. Stir in cherries and pecans. Shape into three 7″ rolls. Roll in coconut to coat. Wrap and chill for several hours. Preheat oven to 375. Cut into 1/4″ thick slices. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 12 minutes or until done. Remove and cool.
Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies.
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Recipe courtesy of Christmas Cookies.