Santa's whiskers

Santa's whiskers

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 c
• vanilla - 1 tsp
• chopped pecans - 1/2 c
• milk - 2 Tbsp
• flaked coconut - 3/4 c
• margarine - 1 c
• chopped red and green candied cherries - 3/4 c
• flour, plain sift once, then measure

How to make santa's whiskers:

In bowl, cream margarine and sugar. Blend in milk and vanilla. Stir in flour, cherries and nuts. Form into 2 rolls 2-inches in diameter and 8-inches long. Roll in coconut. Wrap and chill overnight. Slice 1/4-inch thick. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12 minutes at 375°. Rolls can be kept in refrigerator for 2 weeks or frozen even longer.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Christmas.