Santa's Whiskers II

Makes about 60

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 candied cherries, finely chopped
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
1 cup flaked coconut

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 375F. Cut into 1/4" thick slices. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 12 minutes or until done. Remove and cool.

Note: Adapted from "Homemade Cookies Cook Book" (1975) by Better Homes and Gardens.

Reviews of Santa's Whiskers II:

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Pat in Texas Dec 23, 2008
Would make this again.
These are my absolute favorite holiday cookie!! They are wonderful!! five stars

Tracy in Westhampton Beach, NY Dec 22, 2008
Would make this again.
I have loved this cookie since childhood five stars

A cookie baker Dec 20, 2008
Would not make this again.
it was just flour!!! one star

Gramaressa in Ohio Dec 20, 2008
Would make this again.
These cookies are great. I put the 1/2 cup pecans into a small grinder, and make them into a pecan paste (adds moisture). I also use maraschino cherries instead of candied. If you make this cookie and it isn't a hit, you've done something wrong. five stars

Jackie in Ann Arbor Dec 19, 2008
Would make this again.
I loved these cookies. We got them as a gift and I HAD to get the recipe. They look different from the other cookies on a platter and it never fails to please. five stars

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