Santa's Whiskers I

Makes about 60

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

Reviews of Santa's Whiskers I:

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  Tammara in Calgary Alberta  Dec 15, 2007
Would make this again.
These cookies are super good.

One good way to keep them from sticking to the pan is to use one of those (reusable) silicone cookie sheet liners. They slide right off!

Make sure that the cookie dough is also wrapped tightly enough or else it'll lose moisture in the fridge. I usually roll them in waxed paper then place the rolls into a large ziplock bag to keep in the moisture - this will prevent them from being too dry and crumbling after baking. Also keep them sealed in a tight container. These can easily be frozen as well after baking. five stars

  A cookie baker  Nov 10, 2006
Would make this again.
i loved making these and there delcious
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i just took a bite of one! five stars

  jill  Nov 17, 2005
Would make this again.
My sister Kim has been making these for years. They are the best cookies on the planet and she refuses tomake them for any other season! She is as great as the cookies! five stars

  Melinda in Hawaii  Dec 23, 2003
Would make this again.
These are very good cookies. I substituted cranberry raisins for the candied cherries and it made a good cookie even better. A Holiday must! five stars

  A cookie baker in NY  Dec 3, 2003
Would make this again.
I love your recipe. four stars

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