Can I Skip The Chilling Step For The Santa\'s Whiskers Cookies?

You don't want to skip this step. It is important to chill slice and bake cookie dough before baking because the chilling process allows the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up, which results in cookies that are both flavorful and chewy. Chilling also helps the cookies keep their shape and not spread out too much when baked.

I Don\'t Like Coconut; Can I Leave It Out?

Yes, you can leave out the coconut; the cookies will be delicious, either way. If you still want a similar look, you can roll the dough in finely chopped macadamia nuts or, for a more festive look, try rolling them in sprinkles.

Can These Cookies Be Made Ahead Of Time?

Yes, you can make the dough, form it into logs and wrap them in plastic wrap; the dough logs will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days before baking. Any longer than that, you will want to freeze the unbaked logs for up to 3 months.

Santa's Whiskers Cookies - the perfect holiday cookie!

Description

This Santa’s Whiskers Cookie Recipe is a slice-and-bake cookie, flavored with pecans, and candied cherries, and rolled in coconut flakes. They are always a hit with the kids and are the perfect cookie for Holiday Cookie Exchanges!

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2–1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-cup red candied cherries, finely chopped
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
1 cup flaked coconut

Instructions

In a large mixer bowl, beat butter till softened. Add sugar and beat till fluffy. Add milk and vanilla and beat well.
Add flour and beat until well mixed. Stir in cherries and pecans.
Shape into three 7″ rolls.
Roll in coconut to coat.
Wrap and chill for several hours.
Preheat oven to 375F.
Cut into 1/4″ thick slices. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes or until done. Transfer to wire racks; let cool.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 cookies
Calories: 154
Fat: 9
Carbohydrates: 19
Protein: 1