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    Home » Dessert Recipes » Cookie Recipes

    Santa's Whiskers

    Published: Dec 16, 2015 Last updated: Mar 10, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    A slice and bake shortbread cookie with cherries and pecans that is shaped into a log and rolled in coconut.
    Santas Whiskers

    Santa's Whiskers are a slice and bake shortbread cookie. Full of chopped candied cherries and pecans, it is rolled in coconut and refrigerated overnight before baking. Once baked, the coconut will crisp up and resemble Santa's Whiskers, hence the name of the cookie!

    These cookies are great to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve, or to include as part of your holiday gift trays!

    • Santas Whiskers
    Santas Whiskers

    Every year, for the cookie swap, we are to make a cookie that we have not blogged before. I always choose a cookie that I have not made before also. Little did these bloggers know that they were my guinea pigs! In all reality, if they hadn't turned out, I would have made them something else so I did know they were yummy before I sent them!

    Santas Whiskers

    These cookies were so easy to make. I love the fact that once the logs are shaped and wrapped you can store them in the freezer until you are ready to bake them!

    Santas Whiskers
    Santas Whiskers

    Once the cherries and pecans are combined you divide the dough into three portions. You're going to make cookie logs!

    Santas Whiskers

    The logs are then rolled in coconut. I use unsweetened flaked coconut.

    Santas Whiskers

    I wrapped my logs in the Press & Seal wax paper wrap then put them in the freezer for about an hour.

    Santas Whiskers

    Remove from the freezer and cut into about ¼ inch slices. I wasn't extremely consistent. Some were thinner than others but did good for the most part!

    Santas Whiskers
    Santas Whiskers

    These cookies are great for shipping. They are a sturdy cookie, easy to pack, and should make the journey quite safely to where they are going.

    What are your favorite cookies to make for shipping or giving away to family and friends?

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    Santa's Whiskers
    Santas Whiskers

    Santa's Whiskers

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    A slice and bake shortbread cookie with cherries and pecans that is shaped into a log and rolled in coconut.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Chilling Time 8 hrs
    Total Time 8 hrs 27 mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 80 cookies
    Calories 141 kcal

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup butter
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons almond milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2-½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup finely chopped red candied cherries
    • ½ cup finely chopped pecans
    • 1 cup flaked unsweetened coconut

    Instructions
     

    • In a large mixing bowl using electric hand mixer cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add almond milk and vanilla and beat well. Ad flour and beat until well mixed. Dough will be very stiff.
    • Stir in cherries and pecans.
    • Divide dough into thirds and shape each third into 7 inch rolls. Roll in coconut flakes to coat. Wrap and chill for several hours or overnight.
    • Cut dough into ¼ inc slices. Place on parchment paper lined cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 12 minutes. Remove and cool. Makes 80 cookies.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2cookiesCalories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
    Keyword baking, christmas cookies, Cookies, Santa's Whiskers, Shortbread
    Tried this recipe?Mention @grumpyshoneybunch or tag #grumpyshoneybunch!

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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    1. Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet}

      December 18, 2015 at 10:10 am

      Happy Holidays! Just wanted to check in with you to see if you recieved my Orange Pecan Cookies that I sent, since you were one of my matches. Your cookies look great.

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    2. Sarah E.

      December 16, 2015 at 10:54 am

      Those are so stinkin' cute, Shelby! And festive 🙂 Love 'em!

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