Santa'S Whiskers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. margarine
1 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla or rum extract
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
3/4 c. finely chopped red and green candied cherries
1/2 c. chopped pecans
3/4 c. flaked coconut

Preparation

Cream margarine and sugar, blend in milk and flavoring.
Stir in flour, cherries and nuts.
Form into roll.
Roll in coconut. Wrap and chill overnight.
Slice and bake on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes.
Yields 5 dozen.