Santa'S Whiskers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter or margarine
1 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
1 c. flaked coconut
1 c. finely chopped red or green candied cherries

Preparation

Beat butter for 35 seconds; add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add milk and vanilla; beat well.
Stir in flour, then cherries and pecans.
Shape into 3 (7-inch) rolls.
Roll dough into coconut to coat outside.
Wrap in wax paper or clear plastic wrap; chill thoroughly.
Cut into 1/4-inch slices.
Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 minutes or until edges are golden.
Makes 80.