Santa's Whiskers Cookies

Add a festive twist to your holiday baking with Santa's Whiskers Cookies! These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are bursting with holiday cheer, thanks to their vibrant red and green candied cherries and crunchy chopped pecans. Rolled in sweetened shredded coconut, they mimic Santa’s whiskers, making them as fun to look at as they are to eat. With an easy slice-and-bake method, this recipe simplifies your holiday prep while delivering bakery-quality results. Perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or leaving out for Santa on Christmas Eve, these delightful treats are sure to enchant kids and adults alike. Bake up a batch in less than an hour (prep time included!) and elevate your holiday dessert table with these crowd-pleasing, festive cookies.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:37 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Red and green candied cherries, chopped
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans
• 1.25 cups Sweetened shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons Milk

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Mix in the vanilla extract and milk, blending until well combined.

Step 3

Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, mixing just until the dough starts to come together.

Step 4

Stir in the chopped red and green candied cherries and chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a log approximately 2 inches in diameter.

Step 6

Spread the shredded coconut out evenly on a sheet of parchment paper or a clean surface. Roll each dough log in the coconut, pressing gently to ensure the coconut adheres to the sides.

Step 7

Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.

Step 8

When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 9

Unwrap the chilled dough logs and cut them into 1/4-inch thick slices with a sharp knife.

Step 10

Arrange the cookie slices on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Step 12

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 13

Serve your Santa's Whiskers Cookies with milk or cocoa, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1116.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5072.7

Total Fat 266.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 152.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 519.3mg	0%
Sodium 312.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 648.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.9g	0%
Total Sugars 360.1g
Protein 43.5g	0%

Vitamin D 13.0IU	0%
Calcium 202.0mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 853.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.4%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 50.2%