Tutti-Frutti

Name: Tutti-Frutti
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/4 cup evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4-1/4 to 4-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup each chopped citron, candies pineapple, and green and red candied cherries; 3/4 cup finely chopped almonds

Red and green cherries make these treats look festive. Substitute any fruit in the amount that pleases your palate.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
4-1/4 to 4-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup each chopped citron, candies pineapple, and green and red candied cherries
3/4 cup finely chopped almonds

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the butter, milk, almond extract and salt. Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar until a stiff dough is formed.
Turn onto a surface lightly dusted with confectioners' sugar. Knead 15-20 times or until mixture forms a smooth ball. Knead in candied fruit. Shape into 1-in. balls, then roll in almonds. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.