Easy Candied Fruit Cookies

Name: Easy Candied Fruit Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed; 2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1 cup chopped candied pineapple; 1 cup red and green candied cherries, chopped; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Family and friends always want me to make these for Christmas, so I make lots of them. They're easy to handle and store and also make nice gifts. —Nan Bush, Morganton, North Carolina

Ingredients

1 package (10 to 12 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed
2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup chopped candied pineapple
1 cup red and green candied cherries, chopped
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, mix the first five ingredients until blended. Divide mixture into three portions. Shape each portion into a 10x2-in. rectangle. Roll each rectangle in confectioners' sugar to coat. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
Unwrap and cut logs crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Originally published as Fruit Roll in Cookies & Candies 2014 Bookazine