Chocolate Fruit N Nut Cookies

Name: Chocolate Fruit N Nut Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, cubed; 1/3 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 cup sliced almonds; 1/2 cup mixed candied fruit, finely chopped; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons shortening

Filled with fruit, nuts, chocolate and loads of flavor, these traditional Italian treats hit the spot. We enjoy them at Christmas with a hot beverage.

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/3 cup whole milk
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup mixed candied fruit, finely chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Directions

In a saucepan, combine butter, milk, sugar and honey. Bring to a full boil. Remove from the heat; stir in almonds and fruit. Stir in flour until blended. Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased and floured baking sheets. Spread batter with a spoon to form 2-1/2-in. circles. Bake at 350° until edges are lightly browned, 6-9 minutes. Cool on pans for 1 minute before carefully removing to waxed paper to cool completely. For coating, combine chocolate chips and shortening in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until melted. Spread 1 teaspoonful over the bottom of each cookie. When chocolate is almost set, draw wavy lines with a fork or cake decorating comb. Store in the refrigerator.