Coconut Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup finely chopped red and green candied cherries
• 0.5 cups chopped pecans
• 1 cup flaked coconut

Instructions

1. 1

   In mixing bowl beat butter or margarine until softened. Add the sugar and beat until fluffy. Add the milk and vanilla and mix well.

2. 2

   Add the flour and beat until well mixed. Stir in the cherries and pecans.

3. 3

   Shape into three 7-inch long rolls. Roll in the coconut to coat.

4. 4

   Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for several hours or overnight.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

6. 6

   Cut rolls into 1/4-inch slices and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 12 minutes or until done. Remove to a wire rack and cool.