Christmas Recipes
Santa's Whiskers
Yield: 5 dozen
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup flaked coconut
- 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup chopped candied cherries
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Blend in milk and vanilla extract.
- Stir in flour, cherries, and nuts.
- Form into two rolls, each 2 inches in diameter and 8 inches long.
- Roll in coconut.
- Wrap and chill several hours or overnight.
- Slice into 1/4-inch slices.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 12 minutes or until edges are golden.