Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar 3 minutes.
  2. Add milk, vanilla and salt.
  3. Beat to combine.
  4. Gradually add flour, cranberries and pecans - beat just to combine.
  5. Form 2 logs 8 inches long and 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  6. Wrap and chill 2 hours.
  7. Preheat oven to 375. Unwrap and roll in coconut, if desired.
  8. Using a serrated knife slice cookies 1/4' thick.
  9. Bake 12- 14 minutes on a parchment lined sheet pan or until edges are brown.