Santa's Whiskers II
Makes about 601 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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A cookie baker in Illinois Dec 21, 2007
Would make this again.
My mom has been making these since I was a kid. I think she got it from a magazine in the 70s. These are still my favorite holiday cookie and remind me of home when I can't be there.
Jana in OKC in Oklahoma City Dec 17, 2007
Would make this again.
I changed a few things, but it still turned out great. Here's what I did:
chopped cranberrys & sugar instead of candied cherries,1 cup of nuts(not 1/2 cup),1/2 tsp cream of tartar & an egg(adds a little lift & texture), & I dropped the cookies on a sheet, then covered them in coconut & pressed down with a glass & baked at 350 for 10 minutes.
A cookie baker in Hockessin, DE Dec 10, 2007
Would make this again.
I made these cookies for a first time entry in my family's cookie contest, and I won first prize!
Nov 24, 2007
Would make this again.
These were soo good!!!
A cookie baker in Ashaway ri Dec 13, 2006
Would make this again.
Cookies were awesome something different to make and the kids love them
