1 cup butter flavored or Golden Crisco (shortening)-- softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup red candied cherries -- finely chopped
1/2 cup pecans -- finely chopped
3/4 cup flaked coconut
In mixing bowl cream together Crisco and sugar; blend in milk and vanilla. Stir in flour, cherries and pecans. Form dough into two 8-inch rolls. Roll in flaked coconut to coat outside. Wrap in waxed paper or clear plastic wrap; chill thoroughly. Cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375F until edges are golden, about 12 minutes.
Note: Adapted from a recipe in "Homemade Cookies Cook Book" (1975) by Better Homes and Gardens
A cookie baker in Hawaii Nov 29, 2003
Would make this again.
The only problem I had with these was that they are so delicate that they tend to fall apart. They do crisp up as they cool but getting them off the cookie sheet without damaging them is a challenge.
A cookie baker in Wooster Nov 19, 2003
Would make this again.
these are fun and easy even for children. use this recipe for a child that wants to make their own type of cookie while the adults are making their cookies.
A cookie baker in Kansas Jan 5, 2003
Would make this again.
My sister and I made this recipe. The cookies are delicious and easy to make. Our friends and family really enjoyed these and I will definitely make them next year.
A cookie baker in Hoquiam, WA Dec 23, 2002
Would make this again.
My daugther and I made this recipe and the cookies taste great...Our friends and family enjoyed eating these tasty treats. We will be adding this recipe to our favorite box to make next year..
A cookie baker in Connecticut Dec 19, 2002
Would make this again.
Great because you can make ahead and freeze/refrigerate. DELICIOUS!
Dianne Lyle in Kilgore, TX Dec 5, 2002
Would make this again.
I had these wonderful cookies at a tea room's open house last year. They were wonderful and I asked for the recipe and the owner said their chef found it on the Internet. I then searched and located the recipe and received rave reviews at my own party.
