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"This recipe was given to me at a Christmas cookie exchange. Try using rum extract in place of the vanilla for extra nippy flavor."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

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Original Recipe Yield 5 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped red and green candied cherries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup flaked coconut

Directions

  1. In mixer bowl, cream together butter or margarine and sugar. Blend in milk and vanilla. Stir in flour, candied cherries and nuts.
  2. Form into 2 rolls, each 2 inches in diameter and 8 inches long. Roll in coconut.
  3. Wrap and chill several hours or overnight.
  4. Slice 1/4 inch thick. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 12 minutes or till edges are golden.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 150 | Total Fat: 8.1g | Cholesterol: 16mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2009 by Tamaralynn   view full review
Great cookies! I have been using this recipe for years, - but there are a few tricks!!! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2005 by SPECIALTREATS   view full review
This is a great recipe! I have been making these for a long time and instead of rolling the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2007 by CHERYLAFOX   view full review
I made this with a friend a couple weeks ago, but she uses chopped dried cranberries instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by jill   view full review
I have been making these for years also. I have never had a problem with the dough, but my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2004 by FLAXY1   view full review
What did I do wrong? I could not make this dough stick together. Would not roll into logs. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2008 by Jamie   view full review
I love the way these taste, BUT the centers won't bake before the coconut turns very brown.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2007 by KARENB60   view full review
I've been making these for years! Yes the dough is very sticky but I sprinkle the coconut on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by RDAKAREN   view full review
Although these cookies look beautiful, I found the dough very difficult to work with and the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by liver   view full review
One of my favorite Christmas cookie recipes. The red and green cherries highlight the colors...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2003 by JULPUTNAM   view full review
Excellent cookie that got raves from everyone who tried them! I made the recipe a few days...

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