Candy Strawberries
Ripe for giving—not to mention munching—are these tasty confections from Beverly Mix of Missoula, Montana. "I've brought batches to Christmas cookie exchanges for years, and they're always a hit," she reveals.—Beverly Mix, Missoula, Montana
54 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
- 1-1/2 cups shredded coconut
- 3 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 to 8 drops green food coloring
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/3 cup each red and green decorator's sugar
Directions
- In a bowl, combine walnuts, coconut and gelatin. Stir in milk and
- vanilla; mix well. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Meanwhile,
- combine water and green food coloring; add almonds. Let stand,
- stirring occasionally, until almonds are deep green. Drain and let
- dry on paper towels. Using rounded teaspoonfuls of dough, form into
- strawberry shapes. Roll sides in red sugar; dip top end into green
- sugar. Insert an almond in the top for a stem. Store in airtight
- container in refrigerator.
- Yield: about 9 dozen.