Santa's Whiskers

Step 1: In a large bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium to high for 30 seconds

Step 2: Add sugar and beat till combined

Step 3: Add milk and vanilla

Step 4: Beat in as much of the flour as you can and stir in the remaining flour, cherries and pecans

Step 5: Divide dough in half

Step 6: Shape each half into an 8 inch log

Step 7: Roll each log in coconut and wrap in plastic wrap and chill 2-24 hours

Step 8: Preheat oven to 375 F

Step 9: Cut logs into 1/4 inch slices and place an inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet

Step 10: Bake 8-10 minutes, or until edges are golden brown

Step 11: Transfer to wire racks to cool