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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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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:
1. In a large bowl, combine the butter, milk, almond extract and salt. Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar until a stiff dough is formed.
2. 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.
3. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: about 3 dozen.
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