Santa'S Whiskers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. margarine
1 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
3/4 c. finely chopped candied cherries
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
3/4 c. flaked coconut

Preparation

Cream together margarine and sugar.
Blend in milk and vanilla.
Stir in flour, cherries and nuts.
Form into 2 rolls (each 2 inches in diameter and 8 inches long).
Roll in coconut. Wrap in waxed paper and chill several hours or overnight.
Slice 1/4-inch thick.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 minutes.
Makes 5 dozen.