SANTA'S WHISKERS

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From Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book. A woman in my husband's office makes these for him at Christmas time. He just loves them.

Provided by mermaidmagic

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 80 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped candied red cherries
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Beat butter for 30 seconds.
  • Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
  • Add milk and vanilla and beat well.
  • Stir in flour, then cherries and pecans.
  • Shape into three 7-inch rolls.
  • Roll dough in coconut to coat outside.
  • Wrap in waxed paper or clean plastic wrap.
  • Chill thoroughly.
  • Cut into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in 375 oven for 12 minutes or until edges are golden.

Kindrick King
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Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!


Joshua Tawiah
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I can't wait to make these cookies again next year!


Itzel Huerta
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These cookies are the perfect balance of chewy and crispy.


Especiosa Fernandes
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but these cookies are so good that I don't even notice it.


Atoshi Rafi
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These cookies freeze well, so I can make a batch ahead of time and enjoy them all season long.


Md Marej
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Ali Abbas khan
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help.


Jeannie Judy
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly.


Azraa Sathar
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These cookies were a big hit at my cookie exchange.


Jensat Okojie
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This is my new favorite holiday cookie recipe!


Eilaf
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Rebecca Ajayi
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These cookies are perfect for gift-giving.


Paula Shealey
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I had some trouble finding the right type of cookie, but the recipe turned out great in the end.


Sikindar Dom Malik
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The glaze was a little runny, but the cookies still tasted good.


Clayton Coles
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste.


Carlos A M Barrozo
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I love the combination of sweet and tart in this recipe.


Aman Sah
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These cookies are so festive and perfect for the holidays.


md em
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I used a different type of cookie, but the glaze was still delicious.


Jaffna Home
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The glaze was easy to make and the cookies turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Abiola Babatunde
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This recipe was a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the glaze.


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