JEWELED COCONUT CRISPS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

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-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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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