Jeweled Coconut Crisps

Name: Jeweled Coconut Crisps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 5 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup finely chopped red and green candied cherries; 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

When I anticipate a busy day during the holiday season, I make this cookie dough the night before. The next day, I just slice and bake. —Eileen Milacek, Waukomis, Oklahoma

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped red and green candied cherries
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in cherries and pecans.
Shape into two 8-in. logs. Sprinkle the coconut over waxed paper; place each log on waxed paper and roll in coconut. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.