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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  Jennifer in Staten Island  Dec 14, 2009
Would make this again.
This is the first year I made these cookies and they were a hit. They are absolutely delicious and the taste of the nuts and the green/red glazed cherries in the buttery dough were outstanding. My friends are asking me to bake these again. They looked great on the cookie platter too so if youre looking for different - these are the ticket! Yummy! five stars

  deb in Maine  Dec 11, 2009
Would make this again.
I had these at a Christmas party and decided to try to find the recipe myself. So glad I did! I'm not a candied cherry fan at all, but these are so not about the cherries! The butter cookie is a tender shortbread, complimented by the coconut, pecans, and cherries. They are also very attractive, and cook flat so they make a pretty presentation stacked in small paper cups in a tin. Gorgeous, delicious! Got rave reviews last year and they are now in my yearly cookie rotation for good. five stars

  Kayla in Gowen, Oklahoma  Nov 20, 2009
Would make this again.
I have made these cookies for years but I use maraschino cherries and make them as a drop cookie without refrigerating them. I have to triple the recipe when I take them somewhere because they don't last. five stars

  Sandy in Battle Ground, WA  Jun 29, 2009
Would make this again.
Definitely make again. Kids loved them. five stars

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

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