- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped red and green candied cherries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- In mixing bowl beat butter or margarine until softened. Add the sugar and beat until fluffy. Add the milk and vanilla and mix well.
- Add the flour and beat until well mixed. Stir in the cherries and pecans.
- Shape into three 7-inch long rolls. Roll in the coconut to coat.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for several hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- 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.