1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. SIFTED flour
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts
3/4 c. chopped red and green candied cherries
3/4 c. flaked coconut

Cream together butter and sugar, blend in milk and vanilla, stir in flour, candied cherries and nuts. Form batter into a ball, then form into a roll, 2 inch in diameter and 8 inches long. Roll in the coconut and wrap in aluminum foil and put in the freezer for several hours (overnight).

Slice 1/4 inch thick and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. These get crunchy or chewy. Makes approximately 4 dozen.

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