Santa’s Whiskers Holiday Cookies
Santa’s Whiskers Holiday Cookies are a festive delight that combines vibrant coconut, crunchy nuts, and sweet maraschino cherries, making them the perfect treat for holiday gatherings. These colorful cookies not only taste incredible but also bring warmth and joy to your home. Easy to make and a joy to share, they’re bound to become a cherished family tradition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: About 30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup diced maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just blended.
- Mix Toppings: Gently fold in coconut, nuts, and cherries.
- Shape & Chill: Scoop dough into logs (1 inch thick), wrap in wax paper, and chill for at least an hour.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice chilled dough into rounds and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Cool Down: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute nuts with dried fruits or experiment with extracts like almond or vanilla. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Reheat briefly in the oven for freshness.