Santa'S Whiskers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. rum flavoring
2 1/2 c. flour
3/4 c. each: candied cherries (red and green) and shredded coconut
1/2 c. pecans, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar.
Blend in milk and rum flavoring. Stir in flour, cherries and pecans.
Form dough into 2 (8-inch) rolls.
Roll dough in shredded coconut to coat.
Wrap in wax paper and chill overnight.
Cut into 1/4-inch slices.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 minutes or until golden.
Makes 60 cookies (approximately).
Great holiday cookie!