JEWELED COCONUT CRISPS

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Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup(s) butter, softened
1 cup(s) sugar
2 tablespoon(s) milk
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
2 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour
3/4 cup(s) finely chopped red and green candied cherries
3/4 cup(s) finely chopped pecans
1 cup(s) flaked coconut

Steps:

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 inch logs. Sprinkle the coconut over waxed paper; place each log on waxed paper and roll in coconut. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.