Wednesday, December 10, 2014

12 Days of Baking–Countdown to Christmas

Santa’s Whiskers

Refrigerator or "icebox" cookies with chopped cherries and pecans, rolled in flaked coconut. Festive and easy!

Makes about 60

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-cup red candied cherries, finely chopped
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
1 cup flaked coconut

In a large mixer bowl beat butter till softened. Add sugar and beat till fluffy. Add milk and vanilla and beat well. Add flour and beat until well mixed. Stir in cherries and pecans. Shape into three 7" rolls. Roll in coconut to coat. Wrap and chill for several hours. Preheat oven to 375F. Cut into 1/4" thick slices. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 12 minutes or until done. Remove and cool.

Lots of yummy ingredients in these festive cookies. As we finish our countdown, I thought Santa was a perfect place to stop. So, ho,ho, ho and shop til you drop.

This our final post gives us a lot of last minute stocking stuffers that you better buy now.

Thank you for all your participation and support during our 3rd Annual Countdown to Christmas.

Now, SHOP!

KevsKrafts

Reindeer Christmas Bell Ornament Handmade From Ash Wood Rudolph Christmas Decoration

Reindeer Christmas Bell Ornament Handmade From Ash Wood Rudolph Christmas Decoration, Holiday Decor, Red Nose Reindeer, Dasher,  Dasher;

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Crocheted Lace 21-Inch Doily - Red Flowers, Green, White Accent Decor

Crocheted Lace 21-Inch Doily - Red Flowers, Green, White Accent Decor

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Green Snowflake Santa Claus Padded Zipper Case, Gift Holder, Grab Bag

Green Snowflake Santa Claus Padded Zipper Case, Gift Holder, Grab Bag

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Snowman Dangle Earrings Lampwork Glass Sterling Hooks Holiday Jewelry

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Crochet Bead Bangle Bracelet Red Green Clear Spiral Rope

Crochet Bead Bangle Bracelet Red Green Clear Spiral Rope

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Waterslide Decal - Christmas Santa

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Red Green and Gold Holiday Beadwoven Superduo Cuff Handmade Bracelet

Red Green and Gold Holiday Beadwoven Superduo Cuff Handmade Bracelet

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Christmas Magic Embellished Porcelain Id Badge Reel Holder

Christmas Magic Embellished Porcelain Id Bade Reel Holder

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10 pcs Beach combed Sea Glass from the shores of Long Beach California

TheTwistedRedhead

Handmade Book Thong with Christmas Beads, Holiday Bookmark, Santa

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Lampwork Beads Transparent Sage Green Etched Sea Glass Silver 019efs

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Fairy Cottage Christmas Ornament Hand Sculpted From Polymer Clay

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Christmas Santa Skull Earrings Handmade Red Swarovski Sparkling Beaded

Christmas Santa Skull Earrings Handmade Red Swarovski Sparkling Beaded

 

TheSingingBeader

Charming Red Jingle Bell Wirewrapped Earrings Surgical Steel Ball post

Charming Red Jingle Bell Wirewrapped Earrings Surgical Steel Ball post

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Bracelet Wrap Stack Green Beaded Fancy Jasper Gemstone metal Handmade

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Gold, Green, and Red Glass Acrylic Beaded Holiday Christmas Bracelet

Gold, Green, and Red Glass Acrylic Beaded Holiday Christmas Bracelet

There are many other gift ideas in our Countdown to Christmas series, so check out these other goodies:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12

More recipes and goodies:
Fruitcake cookies
Chocolate Macadamia Nut Coconut Cookies
Apple Cider Caramel Cookies
Chocolate Christmas Cookies
Snowflake Cookies
Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies
Pecan Tarts
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Angel Delights
Almond Puff Cookies
Peppermint Meltaways
Enjoy,

Julie and Blu

12 comments:

  1. Aww, last recipe, last Midweek Countdown blog post. sniff... You're going out with a bang, though. Those cookies look scrumptious, and these are some great stocking stuffer and under-the-tree gift ideas. Many thanks for hosting the third Countdown, Julie and Blu...so many talented artists were featured and it was tons of fun!

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  2. The last recipe of the season...so sad. Thanks for doing this again. It was lots of fun and I enjoy seeing other artists work. Thank you for including my little fairy house ornament. Have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

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  3. Oh, yeah, Christmas is coming really soon, now! The last of the countdown came so quickly! Thank you, again, Julie and Blu! Sharing...

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  4. Thank you for hosting these past 12 weeks of the Christmas Countdown and adding my bracelet to this week's recipe post, will share.

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  5. Thank you Julie and Blu for all your hard work and dedication to "Countdown to Christmas" and "12 Days of Baking". Thank you, also for including my bracelet this week. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.

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  6. Great holiday gifts right here.....such talented people :) Thanks for doing this post and including my bracelet. I have tweeted all items :)

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  7. What a wonderful way to end the Countdown - a delicious cookie recipe (hurray for coconut!) and fun holiday stocking stuffers. Thank you so much, Julie and Blu, for everything. This has been a FUN Countdown chock full of fabulous items. Muchas gracias for including my Santa skull earrings (which sold yesterday). Will share this last Countdown 2014 post far and wide. Belly rubs and tasty treats to the handsome Blu from Le Moosie.

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  8. Another great post, Julie and beautiful Blu! :) I love coconut and pecans, so those cookies sound especially yummy. Love your selection of items too - so much fun! Thank you so much for the Countdown to Christmas, and for doing this extra promo blog each week. They've all been wonderful! Gonze hopes Blu gets extra treats to celebrate the coming holidays. :) Very best wishes of the Season!

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  9. Thanks for hosting your Countdown to Christmas with the world! And thanks for all those yummy recipes for the holiday season! I look forward to all of your promotions you graciously host!

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  10. Holiday perfection is all right here in one spot! Gorgeous creations and fabulous recipes. Thank you Julie and Blu for all your hard work. I will miss the weekly blogs and hope to be part of anymore promotions that will be coming up.
    Happy Holidays everyone!!!

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  11. Julie you sure picked some yummy looking cookies, did you make them all each week?
    Happy Holiday's To All. Thanks for All the Promoting and until Next Year!
    Had Fun, Sorry it's over. Eve

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  12. Adding my thanks for this year's Countdown to Christmas and 12 Days of Baking! Sad that the party's over for now, but I'm looking forward to the next one. Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday and a prosperous New Year!

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