CRANBERRY NOEL COOKIES

Steps:

• Beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
• Add milk, vanilla, and salt.
• Beat until just combined.
• Gradually add flour, cranberries, and pecans.
• Mix on low speed until fully combined.
• Divide dough in half.
• Shape each half into 8-inch logs, about 2 inches in diameter.
• Roll logs in coconut, pressing lightly to coat the outside of logs.
• Wrap logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Using a sharp knife, cut logs into 1/4-inch thick slices.
• Transfer to ungreased baking sheets, about 1 1/2-inches apart.
• Bake until edges are golden, about 12 minutes.
• Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
• Store for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
• Hide from kids!