santa's whiskers

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Recipe by
Carole F
Here, FL

My sister gave me this recipe long ago...couldn't find it, called and asked her for the recipe again. Great for the holiday!

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yield serving(s)

Ingredients For santa's whiskers

  • 1 c
    butter
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    almond extract
  • 2 1/2 c
    flour
  • 3/4 c
    finely chopped maraschino cherries
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped pecans
  • 3/4 c
    flaked coconut

How To Make santa's whiskers

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375.
  • 2
    Cream butter, and sugar together; blend in extract. Stir in flour, cherries and nuts. Form into two log rolls, 2" x 8". Roll in coconut. Wrap and chill several hours or overnight. Slice 1/4 inch thick slices. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Allow to cool 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack. Store in airtight container. ****If mixture is dry while mixing all ingredients together, add about 1 tablespoon of milk to mix before rolling into logs.

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