Trail Mix Slices

Name: Trail Mix Slices
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups sliced almonds; 1/4 cup honey; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1-1/4 cups finely chopped dried cherries or dried cranberries; 1 cup mixed nuts, finely chopped; 2/3 cup M&M's minis

With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of treats you can take anywhere.—Donna Pochoday-Stelmach, Morristown, New Jersey

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups sliced almonds
1/4 cup honey
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/4 cups finely chopped dried cherries or dried cranberries
1 cup mixed nuts, finely chopped
2/3 cup M&M's minis

Directions

Place almonds in a food processor; process until finely ground. While processing, gradually add honey and extract. Remove to a large bowl; stir in cherries, mixed nuts and candies. Divide mixture in half; shape each into an 8-in. long roll. Wrap tightly in plastic; freeze 1 hour or until firm.
Unwrap and cut rolls into 1/2-in. slices. Store between pieces of waxed paper in airtight containers.

Originally published as Cherry, Apricot, Pistachio, Marzipan Bites in Ultimate Cookie Swap 2016 Bookazine