Santa's Whiskers Cookies
1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped red and green candied cherries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup flaked coconut
In mixer bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
Blend in milk and vanilla. Stir in flour, candied cherries and nuts. Form into 2 rolls, each 2 inches in diameter and 8 inches long. Roll in coconut.
Wrap and chill several hours or overnight.
Slice 1/4 inch thick. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in 375 degrees oven for 12 minutes or till edges are golden.
Yields: 30 servings