Santa's Whisker's Cookies

http://www.landolakes.com/recipe/1180/santas-whiskers

My friend Betsy and her mom make these every Christmas. I remember eating them at their house as a child and loving the chewy cherries and the name of the cookies more than anything.  Betsy sent some to me when we were living in London, but this year, since we are so far away and cookies taste best when right out of the oven... I think I will give it a go and make my own...

Makes 60 •  

Ingredients

3/4 cup Margarine
2 cups Flour
3/4 cup Sugar
1 tablespoon Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla
3/4 cup finely chopped candied red or green cherries
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
3/4 cup coconut

Directions

Beat margarine with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add about half the flour, the sugar, milk, and vanilla. Beat till thoroughly combined. Stir in remaining flour. Stir in cherries and pecans. Shape into 8-inch rolls. Roll in coconut. Wrap in wax paper; chill 2- 24 hours. Cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place on an un-greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden. Cool cookies on  a wire rack. Makes about 60.