Santa'S Whiskers
["1 c. butter or 1/2 c. margarine and 1/2 c. butter", "1 c. sugar", "2 Tbsp. milk", "1 tsp. rum extract", "2 1/2 c. flour", "3/4 c. finely chopped red and green candied cherries", "1/2 c. finely chopped pecans", "3/4 c. flaked coconut"]
["In bowl, cream together butter and sugar.", "Blend in milk and rum extract.", "Stir in flour, candied cherries and pecans.", "Form in 2 rolls, each 2 x 8-inches long.", "Roll in coconut.", "Wrap in wax paper and chill overnight.", "Slice 1/4-inch thick.", "Place on ungreased cookie sheet.", "Bake in 375\u00b0 oven for 12 minutes or until edges are golden.", "Makes 5 dozen."]
["butter", "sugar", "milk", "rum", "flour", "red and", "pecans", "flaked coconut"]