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santa's whiskers cookies

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Anita Hoffman
Holland, PA

Make these one day and bake the next day. This is an easy to make, delicious holiday cookie.

(1 rating)
yield 54 cookies
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For santa's whiskers cookies

  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla or almond extract
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • 2-1/2 c
    flour
  • 3/4 c
    candied red cherries, finely chopped
  • 1/2 c
    pecans, chopped
  • 1 c
    coconut

How To Make santa's whiskers cookies

  • 1
    Beat butter for 30 seconds. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add milk and vanilla and beat well. Stir in flour, a little at a time, then cherries and pecans.
  • 2
    Shape into 2 rolls, 2 inches in diameter. Place each roll in a strip on a piece of plastic wrap. Wrap and then refrigerate for 20 minutes. Remove and unwrap dough. Place coconut on a plate and roll in the coconut. Re wrap and put in refrigerator overnight. .
  • 3
    Next day, slice 1/4 inch thick. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden.

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