RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Santa's Whiskers Cookies

The holiday season doubles as cookie season. Indeed, there's no shortage of baking opportunities in December. Various cookies make the rounds, and if you are tasked with bringing cookies to a function, you might be interested in something a little different.

Santa's Whiskers likely get their name from the coconut on these cookies, which resemble Santa's beard. Maraschino cherries also add some jolly red to the cookies, making them perfect for Christmas. Try this recipe from Butter, Flour, Sugar, Joy (Sourcebooks) by Danielle Kartes.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar

1 cup butter, sof...