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Santa's Whiskers Cookies Recipe

Festive cookies with a hint of cherry and coconut, perfect for the holiday season.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup red and green cherries chopped
  • ½ cup shredded coconut

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add flour, mixing well.
  5. Fold in chopped cherries and shredded coconut.
  6. Shape dough into logs and roll in additional shredded coconut if desired.
  7. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
  8. Slice dough into ¼ inch thick slices and place on ungreased baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  10. Cool on wire racks.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Cookies, Holiday
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