Santa's Whiskers Cookies
Buttery cookies filled with festive red and green cherries and coated in coconut that toasts while they bake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup finely chopped red and green candied cherries (about 1/2 of small container of each)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 3/4 cup coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cream butter, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Add flour, cherries, and pecans (if using).
- Form into 2 rolls each 2 inches in diameter and 8 inches long. Roll in coconut.
- Wrap in waxed paper. Chill several hours.
- Slice 1/4" thick, place on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10 - 12 minutes.
Notes
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